Who is projected to win the AFC West in 2026?
Denver Broncos are our projected AFC West winner, taking the division in 42% of 10,000 simulations at 9.8 expected wins.
What are the projected AFC West standings for 2026?
By expected wins: 1. Denver Broncos (9.8), 2. Kansas City Chiefs (9.1), 3. Los Angeles Chargers (8.6), 4. Las Vegas Raiders (6.1).
Which AFC West teams make the playoffs in 2026?
Denver Broncos (68%), Kansas City Chiefs (55%) are projected above 50% to reach the playoffs.
Offseason priors from 10,000 simulations of the real 2026 schedule; team strength starts from regressed 2025 EPA and does not yet know free agency, the draft, or injuries. In-season odds take over in September. Projection by
Noah Owsiany, M.S. Business Analytics.
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