afc west

Four more teams can clinch playoff berths in Week 16. Chris Burke surveys the major storylines, including the battle of New York, the AFC West logjam and a possible playoff preview.

Crazy. Two weeks left, and 22 teams remain in the NFL playoff hunt. And no division is wackier than the AFC West, where all four members still have legit title hopes, says Don Banks.

The Kansas City Chiefs fired coach Todd Haley on Monday, less than a year after he led the team to the AFC West title, and appointed Romeo Crennel the interim coach.

The injury-ravaged Chiefs dropped to 5-8 after Sunday's 37-10 loss the New York Jets in which they committed 11 penalties for 128 yards, including a 15-yarder on Haley for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Tim Tebow did it again. Once 1-4, the Broncos now lead the AFC West at 8-5. Whether or not you believe in Tebow magic, Denver's remarkable run defies explanation, says Chris Burke.

Down 10-0 late in the fourth quarter, Tim Tebow sparked the Broncos to another improbable win, 13-10 over the Bears in OT.

Once 1-4, the Broncos now lead the AFC West at 8-5.

Palmer, Busch impress as Raiders take over top spot in AFC West.

Ryan Succop kicked a 30-yard field goal in overtime, giving Kansas City a stunning 23-20 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Monday night and moving the Chiefs into an improbable tie atop the AFC West.

The Chargers' late-season push continues. A week after shutting out the Chiefs, they blasted the Niners 34-7 behind Philip Rivers to move to one-half game of first in the AFC West.