Fantasy Football AFC West Snapshot: 1 key nugget from each team going into 2026
NFL training camp season has arrived. Prepare for the onslaught of information, rumors and hype pieces. But fantasy football managers shouldn't be wary of the influx of info — Scott Pianowski has you covered with one key nugget to know for every team in each division. Next up is the AFC West.
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Las Vegas Raiders
Somehow Ashton Jeanty was the RB13 as a rookie, despite a horrible supporting cast. That finish probably represents his floor for 2026. The Raiders have significantly improved their offensive line, and new coach Klint Kubiak knows how to design a running game. Jeanty also has the looks of a bell-cow back, with fourth-round rookie Mike Washington Jr. the nearest teammate on the depth chart. If you hold a pick close to the wheel (10-11, or 12-13) in your fantasy draft, Jeanty looks like a reasonable target.
Los Angeles Chargers
Ladd McConkey was a disappointment in his sophomore year, but that should go down as an excused absence. McConkey was tripped up by stale play-calling, an injured offensive line and a congested target tree, but all of those things appear fixed entering 2026. The appointment of OC Mike McDaniel could produce a lot of winners on this offense — we could easily pitch you for QB Justin Herbert or RB Omarion Hampton. Just make sure you enjoy McConkey’s 44.6 ADP for as long as it lasts.
Kansas City Chiefs
Rashee Rice carries an undeniable upside. He’s averaged 64.2 yards per game since turning pro, has a 74.6% catch rate and 14 touchdowns in 28 games. But staying on the field has become a challenge, between various injuries and one league suspension. Rice’s off-field baggage and recovery from knee surgery should be factored into his draft price, and we also need to consider that the Kansas City offense has not been high-powered for a couple of years. Those driven by upside will consider Rice in the second or third round, but his shaky floor has me afraid to commit.
Denver Broncos
RJ Harvey did a lot of fun things as a rookie, with 12 touchdowns pushing him into RB2 range. But the regular spikes belied a mediocre 3.7 YPC, and the Broncos still have a crowded backfield, retaining J.K. Dobbins and drafting Jonah Coleman. Harvey was underwhelming after Dobbins got hurt last year, a slump I can’t overlook. He’s not one of my proactive targets in the middle rounds.
