Here is a look at the division leaders in some key statistical categories after Week 3:
Passing yards
Player: Carson Palmer, Oakland
Yards: 879
Comment: Palmer was efficient in Week 3 and the Raiders won. It’s no coincidence.
Rushing yards
Player: Jamaal Charles, Kansas City
Yards: 323
Comment: Charles is the NFL leader in this category after exploding in Week 3.
Receptions
Player: Eric Decker, Denver
Yards: 243
Comment: Decker is starting to build chemistry with Peyton Manning.
Tackles
Player: Derrick Johnson, Kansas City
Total: 26
Comment: Making tackles is what Johnson does.
Sacks
Player: Justin Houston, Kansas City
Sacks: 4
Comment: Houston hit three home runs in the Chiefs’ win over the Saints.
Interceptions
Player: Multiple players
Interceptions: 1
Comment: It’s too early to tell in this category.