The NFL resumes next month and fans around the league can’t wait for the action to kickoff. Leading up to the season we are breaking down the 8 divisions in the league.
Today, we focus on the AFC West.
We will reveal below the teams that make up this conference.
Need more information about the new 2022 season of this division?
Follow us!
What is the AFC West?
The AFC West is one of the four conferences that exist in the American Football Conference.
Like all other divisions, it contains four teams.
What are the teams in the AFC West?
The teams in the AFC West are the Chargers, Raiders, Broncos, and Chiefs.
Find out more about these franchises below.
Los Angeles Chargers
First season: 1959
Team colours: White, Orange and Blue
2021 Result: 3rd AFC West
Location: Los Angeles, California
Stadium: SoFi Stadium (Capacity: 70,240)
Key players: Justin Herbert (Quarterback), Keenan Allen (Wide Receiver), Joey Bosa (Linebacker)
Kansas City CHIEFS
First season: 1960
Team colours: Red, Orange and White
2021 Result: 1st AFC West, lost in the conference finals (AFC Championship Game)
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium (Capacity: 78,097)
Key players: Patrick Mahomes (Quarterback), Travis Kelce (Tight End), JuJu Smith-Schuster
Las Vegas RAIDERS
First season: 1960
Team colours: Black and Grey
2021 Result: 2nd AFC West, eliminated in Wild Card
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Stadium: Allegiant Stadium (Capacity: 63,122)
Key Players: Derek Carr (Quarterback), DeVante Adams (Wide Receiver), Josh Jacobs (Running Back)
Denver BRONCOS
First season: 1960
Team colours: Orange, Blue and White
2021 Result: 4th AFC West
Location: Denver, Colorado
Stadium: Empower Field at Mile High (Capacity: 76,125)
Key players: Russell Wilson (Quarterback), Jerry Jeudy (Wide Receiver)