Chiefs stay perfect, Chargers sink deeper: AFC West roundup

The Kansas City Chiefs continue to control the AFC West. With a 22-6 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City stayed perfect at 5-0 and widened its lead atop the division.

Chiefs in command, Chargers spiraling

Kansas City held the Chargers to just 6 points, another rough outing for a division rival that is still searching for its first win of the season. The loss drops Los Angeles to 0-6, firmly in last place in the AFC West.

Despite the free fall, the Chargers’ front office is not ready to wave the white flag. Pro Football Rumors reports that with the team sitting at 0-5 before Sunday, several players — including Khalil Mack, Tuli Tuipulotu, and Quentin Johnston — had already surfaced in trade chatter. General manager Joe Hortiz is described as pushing back on those inquiries for now, instead expecting a turnaround rather than a deadline fire sale.

Raiders edged in Buffalo thriller

The Las Vegas Raiders came up just short on the road, falling 33-30 to the Buffalo Bills. The loss drops the Raiders to 3-3, keeping them squarely in the AFC West’s middle pack behind Kansas City and Denver.

The game also featured a notable disciplinary moment. According to CBS Sports, Bills defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected after spitting at Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. CBS Sports notes it was Gardner-Johnson’s second career ejection.

Broncos idle as division picture sharpens

The Denver Broncos were off the field on Sunday and remain 4-2, positioned as the primary chaser behind the undefeated Chiefs. After yesterday’s action, the AFC West stacks up this way: Kansas City Chiefs 5-0, Denver Broncos 4-2, Las Vegas Raiders 3-3, and Los Angeles Chargers 0-6.

With Kansas City pulling away and Los Angeles sinking deeper into its winless start, pressure is mounting on every AFC West contender as the trade deadline draws closer.