AFC West Roundup: Week 7
While the Broncos had a bye week, Oakland got back to .500, and Kansas City ended its losing streak while San Diego continued its draught. (All photos by AP Images)
The Raiders got off to a good start by capitalizing on turnovers and a balanced offensive attack. QB Derek Carr found rookie tight end Clive Walford for a 23-yard score on this play.
An opportunistic defense picked off Chargers QB Philip Rivers twice in the first half, which led to 10 first-half points for Oakland.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper had the highlight of the day with his 52-yard catch-and-run to put the Raiders up 30-3 with a minute to go in the first half.
The Chargers made a concerted attempt to come back from a 37-6 third-quarter deficit, but even scoring touchdowns on each of their three fourth-quarter drives couldn't save San Diego.
The Chiefs entered Sunday's game on a five-game skid with hopes of ending it. Kicker Cairos Santos hit three first-half field goals to give Kansas City a 9-3 lead at halftime.
Safety Eric Berry intercepted a pass intended for Antonio Brown in the third quarter, setting up running back Charcandrick West for the Chiefs' first touchdown of the day.
West, starting his second game since Jamaal Charles tore his ACL, scored at the goal line to set up the Chiefs with a 13-point lead.
The Steelers came back to cut the deficit to three points but a touchdown to rookie receiver Chris Conley gave the Chiefs the lead for good as they ended their losing streak and got back in the win column.
