One of the signature divisions of professional football since first being founded in 1970, the AFC West has been filled with pride and controversy. From the domination of the 1970s by the Oakland Raiders to the glory years of John Elway and the Denver Broncos, the AFC West has produced some of the best teams in NFL history. The Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders have won the AFC West Title the most times by a large margin and have been powerhouses in several decades.
Much like their counterparts and rivals the NFC West, the AFC West has long been known for high-scoring offenses. The AFC West has been home to some of the best running backs in football history including Marcus Allen, Bo Jackson, Terrell Davis, and LaDanian Tomlinson. Though not really a defensive division the AFC West has produced some classic units like the 1980s era Los Angeles Raiders led by Howie Long.
Currently the San Diego Chargers sit atop the AFC West. Led by All-Pro RB LaDanian Tomlinson and OLB Shawne Merriman, the San Diego Chargers are possibly the most talented team in the NFL. The Denver Broncos are a good combination of youth and experience while the Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders are in rebuilding phases. With pure talent in line with the San Diego Chargers the Oakland Raiders could be one of the surprise teams of the year. The San Diego Chargers’ rule over the AFC West is hardly assured.
With some of the most fan-friendly stadiums in the NFL the AFC West is one of the best divisions for fans to enjoy their team’s road to victory. The AFC West is also the biggest pool of individual talent in the NFL and fans will be witness to some of the best athletes in the world. With the AFC West Title up for grabs every beautiful stadium will be jumping all year long. Be a part of the crowd when you order your AFC West NFL tickets from OnlineTickets.com today!