AFC West Predictions: San Diego Chargers Lead the Pack

WhatIfSports.com by Columnist Written on June 13, 2008
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Possible Fantasy Sleeper: Ryan Torain, RB—It could be Andre Hall, Michael Pittman, or Selvin Young (if he is considered a sleeper), but we will go with a deeper sleeper here because that is how nice Mike Shanahan is to fantasy football players. Torain was a very productive back in college who ran into injury issues as a senior. With Travis Henry gone, and the team lacking a go-to, all-purpose back, Torain may be the guy. In the simulated season, he nets 529 total yards and five touchdowns.

Closest Game: @ New York Jets (Week 13)—Again, this is not a tie; it's just that close. Especially with the offseason moves made by New York. Denver and the Jets are two very similar teams, who should both end the season with similar records. 2008 will play a huge role in the future of both franchises, so this game that will not really have any playoff significance, could be very important.

Fantasy Notables: Jay Cutler (14) 2,988 yards, 21 TDs, 11 INTs; Selvin Young (28) 1,151 total yards, 8 TDs; Andre Hall (34) 1,027 total yards, 8 TDs; Brandon Marshall (17) 67 receptions, 1,059 yards, 6 TDs; Tony Scheffler (16) 39 receptions, 474 yards, 3 TDs; Matt Prater (17) 43/43 XPs, 24/32 FGs

Projected 2008 Results

WeekOpponentWin%Avg Score
1 @Oakland Raiders 65 28-24
2 San Diego Chargers 25 20-29
3 New Orleans Saints 45 24-26
4 @Kansas City Chiefs 69 28-24
5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 44 25-27
6 Jacksonville Jaguars 31 24-29
7 @New England Patriots 22 19-34
9 Miami Dolphins 51 29-22
10 @Cleveland Browns 26 19-32
11 @Atlanta Falcons 66 27-23
12 Oakland Raiders 69 32-22
13 @New York Jets 54 24-24
14 Kansas City Chiefs 68 32-20
15 @Carolina Panthers 36 20-29
16 Buffalo Bills 40 23-24
17 @San Diego Chargers 23 21-36

 

 

Oakland Raiders (6-10)

For the first time in a little while, the Raiders look promising and exciting on both sides of the ball. Unfortunately for the Black Hole, that will not yet translate on the field. Still, with a pretty weak schedule, the young players on this team may gain the confidence they need to become stars in the future. The Raiders average 22.8 points per game (18th) and allow 27.3 points (27th) against a schedule featuring just four games against 2007 playoff teams.

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