AFC West Weekly: Ranking the division’s defensive, special teams position groups – Chiefs Wire

According to Rick Gosselins 2021 special teams rankings, the Chiefs had the fourth-best special teams squad overall last season. Thats no surprise among the NFL they ranked third in punt returns, fifth in kickoff coverage, first in punt coverage and third in net punting. Butker also had the second-best field goal percentage in the division.

Gosselin ranked the Raiders 11th thanks to Carlsons 93 percent field goal percentage (good for fourth-best in the league) plus Coles first-ranked punt average at 50 yards per punt. The Raiders dont have their returners solidified for 2022 but have some talented options.

Gosselins rankings have Denver at 27th. The Broncos had the worst kickoff return and kickoff coverage units in the league last year, although the addition of Washington as a returner should help Denver in the kickoff return game a bit. Denver also has Martin who was one of the better punters in the league last season.

Gosselin ranked the Chargers all the way down at 31st. L.A. was the best in the division at kick returns last year but somehow was the worst in the league at punting and punt returns. The additions of Scott and Carter should help L.A.s special teams squad climb league rankings.

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