The NFL’s summer camp-season is well underway, and we’re starting to get a feel for the players who are getting primed for a big year – as well as the guys who may not be so involved in their teams’ game plans once the regular season comes around. Here’s a rundown of what’s been happening with potential fantasy players in the AFC West:

Denver

RB Montee Ball is pushing him hard, but C.J. Anderson is still top back in Denver. He’s better in the passing game, and his one-cut running style better suits Kubiak’s system. Plus, Manning has just been gushing about Anderson and his football acumen. Right now, Ball is just a talented handcuff. Anderson is slated to be an RB1 for 2015 in fantasy.

One has to worry a little about the WR Demaryius Thomas contract situation, as he’s missing precious time with QB Peyton Manning to work out their mechanics. Manning relies on the offseason to get his timing down with his receivers, and it’s not doing anyone any favors to have Thomas off the field for an extended period. Actually, its doing the rest of the AFC West a big favor. Pay the man, Elway.

It’s of further importance for Thomas to get in on the act, as Manning is going to be taking fewer reps this offseason to stay fresh for the regular season. We all saw how Manning fell apart down the stretch last year.

Kansas City

Alex Smith is still the QB in KC, so I’m not too terribly excited about the fantasy prospects of anyone not named Jamaal Charles. That being said, TE Travis Kelce has been demanding the ball in practice, and he plays shallow enough on the field that Smith might actually risk getting it to him.

I have much less hope for new WR1 Jeremy Maclin, who I imagine will languish in mediocrity during his stay in KC (as long as SMith is QB) much like Dwayne Bowe did.

WR Chris Conley is inching his way to the No.2 spot behind Maclin, which could very well be irrelevant given the nature of the offense, but is important for owners of WR Albert Wilson who is nursing a hamstring injury. There isn’t room for three receivers on this offense.

Oakland

Could this be Oakland’s year? Probably not, but they should be better than last year – a proposition that is directly correlated to the acquisition of WR Amari Cooper in the draft. Cooper already looks like an All-Pro, and he has little-to-no competition for targets.

Someone who might snatch some red-zone looks is rookie TE Clive Walford, a member of the 2015 RosterWatch All-Senior Bowl Roster who is getting some early comparisons to Dwayne Allen. He’ll probably end up doing a lot of blocking, but he’ll be on the field early and often.

As should RB Latavius Murray, who has been running with the first team in OTAs. Roy Helu and perennial no-show Trent Richardson are his only competition, and though I like Helu in stints, I don’t know that he’s a three-down kind of guy.

San Diego

Supposedly, the TE Ladarius Green coming-out party is still on its way, but don’t eat the cake because it’s already stale and moldy. Antonio Gates is still kicking at 35, and it would take an injury on his part to make Green relevant. If you think that’s more than likely to happen, then think again, Gates was fantasy’s no.2 TE last season, and we thought he was on his last leg then…

WR Keenan Allen is looking focused this offseason, and that’s welcome news. His sophomore slump was cringe-worthy, especially from a guy who has WR1 talent. He’s a sneaky buy-low this year who we recommended targeting on the cheap post-2014 season in dynasty.

RB Melvin Gordon is the talk of the town right now, but don’t count out Danny Woodhead. Healthy and primed for a big role in the offense this season, he’s going to be worth his weight in gold in PPR leagues.

Don’t sleep on WR Malcolm Floyd again this season. It’s his last year to play, but he should still put up serviceable numbers even with a reinvigorated Allen in the mix. It might actually help.