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3 Most Overrated Players in the AFC West

There are many superstars in the AFC West but there are a bunch of overrated players as well.

By Richard Louis

Dec 10, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) scores a touchdown against 5e against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) scores a touchdown against 5e against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports / Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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The Los Angeles Chargers were one of eight teams that switched head coaches this offseason. After a pitiful 5-12 campaign, ownership decided it was time for a change. They hired Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz to lead this organization.

They let go of some key veterans like Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and Austin Ekeler during the offseason. It will be a new-look roster on the field with a whole new scheme.

Harbaugh is known for being a great leader, teacher, and face of a franchise. In 2024, he'll look to have the Chargers regain the respect of their division foes.

There are some superstars within the AFC West like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, DeVante Adams, and Patrick Surtain but there are a handful of overrated players as well.

Below we'll name three players who are the most overrated in the AFC West.

1. Javonte Williams, RB, Denver Broncos

Running back Javonte Williams is heading into his fourth season in Denver after being selected in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Many experts thought he would become a powerful, bruising tailback in the league. He was known for his contact balance but everything hasn't translated to the NFL.

He had a solid rookie campaign finishing with 903 rushing yards and four touchdowns but he tore his ACL and LCL in the 2022 season. He rehabbed his way back onto the field for 2023 but his play took a dip.

The North Carolina product never had a lot of acceleration to begin with but the injury didn't help. Last season, he finished with 774 rushing yards, three touchdowns, and 3.6 yards per carry.

Through three seasons, Williams has never recorded more than 903 yards on the ground or four rushing touchdowns in his career.

Now heading into the final year of his rookie deal, Williams isn't the player Denver expected him to be.

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