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AFC West Notebook: Broncos fall to Seahawks (again), Danny Woodhead may be done for season

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Every Monday and Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the AFC West Notebook. 

Denver Broncos

Broncos fall to Seahawks (again). It wasn't the blowout Super Bowl XLVIII was, but it wasn't the outcome Denver was hoping for, either. After rallying from a 17-3 fourth-quarter deficit, the Broncos were defeated by the Seahawks, 26-20, in overtime. 

Welker returns. Making his return from a concussion and suspension, Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker caught six passes for 60 yards against the Seahawks and said he feels good.

No timetable for ownership transition. In a statement released by the Broncos on Sunday, the team reiterated their desire to keep ownership within the Pat Bowlen family trust, but said there is no timetable in place for the transition of ownership.

San Diego Chargers

Chargers improve to 2-1. San Diego handed the Buffalo Bills their first loss of the season Sunday, and are now tied with the Broncos for first place in the AFC West.

Woodhead may be done for season. Danny Woodhead may require season-ending surgery on the fractured fibula he sustained in Sunday's victory, according to Fox Sports' Alex Marvez.

Donald Brown shoulders the load. Woodhead's injury opened the door for Brown on Sunday, as the six-year veteran rushed for 62 yards on 31 carries - the most he has ever had in a game - and added five catches for 27 yards. 

Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs notch first win of season. Alex Smith threw for 186 yards and three touchdowns as Kansas City defeated the Miami Dolphins on Sunday for their first win of the season.

Charles held out. Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles was ruled out for Sunday's contest as he continues to recover from the ankle bruise he suffered against the Broncos in Week 2.

Poe stands out. Defensive tackle Dontari Poe had a big game for the Chiefs, recording 1.5 sacks, two quarterback hits and a pass deflection.

Oakland Raiders

Branch, Streater out with broken feet. The Raiders could be without safety Tyvon Branch and wide receiver Rod Streater for some time, as both players suffered a fractured foot in Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots.

Allen on the hot seat? After an 0-3 start to the season, the job status of Raiders head coach Dennis Allen is reportedly in question. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday that Allen's current offensive line and assistant head coach Tony Sparano could be given the head-coaching reigns if the team continues to struggle.

Tom Brady trolls Raiders fans. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had some fun at the expense of Raiders fans prior to Sunday's matchup, posting a photo to his Facebook page from the infamous "Tuck Rule" game.

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