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2017 NFL Predictions: Division winners, playoff standings, etc.

By Keith Rivas

Sep 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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AFC West

Aug 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) rushes against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) rushes against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

After becoming a place of high interest from free agents in the off-season, the Oakland Raiders are set to do very well this season.

Well as in playoff bound in the AFC.

Rumor has it that they could pull away with the AFC West thanks to the dysfunction in the rest of the division, but count on it just yet.

On top of the promising connection between Amari Cooper and Derek Carr is the potential for a stifling defensive presence.

Led by Bruce Irvin, the Raiders will make a new kind of name for themselves — the dark horse.

Despite their best efforts, Kansas City will come out of the division victorious but Oakland will be right behind them.

Literally.

Division Predictions:

Chiefs (11-5)
Raiders (11-5)
Broncos (8-8)
Chargers (5-11)

Next: NFC East

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