As much as none of us would like to say it, the Broncos are the reigning AFC West Champions. That fact will remain until proven otherwise. Khalil Mack said this week that the Raiders defense could be better than the Broncos' NFL best defense of last season. An idea we broached to show it isn't that crazy of an idea.
NFL media discussed it as well, putting out a tweet stating the Broncos defense "currently rules the AFC West". The Raiders twitter responded with a correction "Ruled*". As in past tense.