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AFC West News and Rumors

Chargers' Gaither on IR; played just 4 games

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The San Diego Chargers have placed left tackle Jared Gaither on injured reserve, ending an unproductive season for a player expected to shore up a shaky offensive line.

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Our ESPN Week 12 AFC West prediction videos are here: Oakland at Cincinnati Denver at Kansas City Baltimore at San Diego What do you think? Fill up the comment section below with your thoughts.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Even while giving away free turkeys, the Kansas City Chiefs cannot escape the wrath of their suffering fans.

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Once upon a time, left tackle was a position of strength and stability for the San Diego Chargers. That is no longer the case. For the second straight season, the Chargers have seen their left tackle have his season end because of an injury. San Diego p…

ESPN.com

It appears two of the Kansas City Chiefs' three injured starting offensive linemen have a chance to play Sunday against visiting Denver. Center Ryan Lilja (knee) and guard Jon Asamoah (thumb) are questionable to play in the game. They both missed last w…

Judy Battista, nytimes.com

Judy Battista, the N.F.L. reporter for The Times, answers questions from readers.

ESPN.com

A tough season for Oakland running back Darren McFadden continues to get more difficult. As expected, McFadden has been ruled out for Sunday’s game at Cincinnati. It will be the third straight game McFadden will miss because of a high ankle sprain. McFa…

Dom Cosentino, deadspin.com

For the last 20 years or so, Chiefs players have spent part of their Thanksgiving holidays personally delivering meals to needy residents in the Kansas City area. It goes without saying that it's a noble gesture—the players get to give something to the …

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

So much for attendance increasing and blackouts declining in the NFL. Although the NFL boasted early this month about blackouts being on the decline, three of Sunday’s games will be blacked out in their local TV markets. We’ve already noted that the C…

Final Word: AFC West

Nov 23, 2012

ESPN.com

Five nuggets of knowledge about Week 12: Chiefs need to harass Manning: Kansas City Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said earlier this week his team needs to play perfect to beat the Denver Broncos on Sunday. That means the Chiefs, who have a solid pass rush,…

CNNSI.com

Saints have momentum, and revenge, in mind vs. the 49ers.

ESPN.com

The Oakland Raiders have done a good job of becoming a modern NFL franchise in the past year. They must continue that trend, and that means owner Mark Davis needs to continue to stay in the background and allow the men he chose to run the football opera…

Week 12 stats to know

Nov 23, 2012

ESPN.com

A key statistic, courtesy of ESPN Stats & Information, for each AFC West team heading into Week 12: Denver Quarterback Peyton Manning, 36, is on pace to have the most yards, touchdown passes and have the highest completion percentage of any quarterb…

Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com

Denver Broncos cornerback Tracy Porter has been cleared for game action and could make his first appearance in six weeks against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Porter has missed the Broncos’ last fives games after being sidelined due to experiencing …