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The Oakland Raiders Are Fool's Gold
Twelve weeks into the 2016 season, the Raiders are tied with the Patriots for the best record in the AFC, but they haven't quite reached New England's level yet.
That Amazing Raiders vs. Saints Game Answered No Questions, Was Still Amazing
We certainly didn't learn anything new about the Saints or the Raiders. But we WILL remember it as one of the most thrilling low-stakes games of football we've ever watched.
NFL 2016 Preview: Which Division Is Going to be the Worst?
When weak divisions are matched up against strong ones, we get historic achievements in awfulness.
A Litmus Test for Alex Smith in Kansas City
The Kansas City Chiefs enter the 2016 season as arguably the deepest, most talented team in the NFL, outside of the quarterback position. How far Alex Smith is able to take them could define his career.
Has Denver Done Enough to Remain the Best in the AFC West?
Denver has not done much in free agency to improve its team. Will that leave the door open for teams like Oakland and Kansas City?
Peyton Manning And The Trouble With Immortality
Peyton Manning is in the twilight of a Hall of Fame career, although we don't know how close he is to the end just yet. We're still trying to figure him out.
The NFL Previewed in Song, Part IV: The AFC West
The Denver Broncos are Sam Cooke, and the Chargers are a farmer playing a trombone in a field.