4 Most Overrated Players in the AFC West Heading Into 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs have consistently proved that they're the team to beat in today's NFL. Patrick Mahomes & Co. have racked up a ton of success over the last half-decade, which includes winning three of the last five Super Bowls and the opportunity to pull off the first-ever three-peat next season.

While being a Chiefs fan is a lot of fun, it's anything but that for their division rivals. The fact that Kansas City is always in the Super Bowl conversation has led to fans of the other AFC West teams overrating their players in hopes that they don't feel too inadequate standing next to the NFL's modern-day dynasty.

With that in mind, let's take a look at four of the most overrated players in the AFC West.

1. Javonte Williams, RB — Denver Broncos

When it comes to the AFC West's running backs, fewer are more overrated than the Denver Broncos' Javonte Williams.

Drafted 35th overall by the Broncos in 2021, Williams burst onto the scene with 1,219 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns as a rookie. The Denver fanbase expected big things from the former UNC Tar Heel, hoping that he could become the franchise's No. 1 RB for years to come.

Unfortunately, Williams' outlook hasn't seemed as bright since he tore his ACL against the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022. He still managed to suit up in 16 games for the Broncos last season but clearly didn't look right, racking up just 774 rushing yards and three TDs despite seeing a career-high 217 carries. His 3.6 yards per career was also the worst mark of his career.

With Samaje Perine and Jaleel McLaughlin back in the mix, Denver's backfield will likely see another committee approach this fall. In other words, it's clear that the Broncos don't view Williams as an RB1 in the same way that their fans do. He's still only 24 and could get better (in theory), but the chances of that have dropped after seeing how his ACL tear affected his 2023 production.