December 18th 2024.
The Denver Broncos are on the cusp of making it to the playoffs for the first time since the days of Peyton Manning. After a convincing 31-13 victory over the Colts on Sunday, the Broncos have secured the No. 6 spot in the AFC. With only a few games left in the regular season, teams are vying for a chance to compete in the postseason. Let's take a look at the current playoff picture heading into Week 14 and the scenarios that could help the Broncos clinch a playoff berth.
In the NFC, the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles have already clinched their spots in the playoffs. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have an 83% chance of making it, according to NFL.com, while the Los Angeles Rams have a 54% chance. The Minnesota Vikings have also secured their spot. The Green Bay Packers have a near-perfect chance of making it, with a probability of over 99%. The Washington Commanders have a 78% chance, while the Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons are still in the running with a 36% and 35% chance, respectively. The Arizona Cardinals are hanging on with a 13% chance. The San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, and New Orleans Saints are not mathematically eliminated, but their chances are slim. The Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, and New York Giants will have to wait until next year for their chance at the playoffs.
Over in the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Houston Texans have already clinched their spots. The Baltimore Ravens have a near-perfect chance of making it with a probability of over 99%. The Denver Broncos are in a good position with a 91% chance, while the Los Angeles Chargers are close behind with an 86% chance. The Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins are still in the running with an 11% and 12% chance, respectively. The Cincinnati Bengals have an 8% chance. The New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots, and Las Vegas Raiders will have to wait until next year for their chance at the playoffs.
So how can the Broncos secure their spot in the playoffs? They can win or tie one of their remaining three games, which would guarantee them a better record than the Bengals, Colts, or Dolphins. If the Bengals and Dolphins each have a tie or a loss in their remaining games, the Broncos would still have the better record. However, if all three teams finish with a record of 9-8, the Bengals and Dolphins would win the tiebreaker. But the Broncos have the advantage over the Colts in a tiebreaker scenario.
On the other hand, the Broncos could miss the playoffs if they lose their final three games and the Bengals win all of their remaining games. In this scenario, both teams would have a record of 9-8, but the Bengals would have the upper hand in the tiebreaker after defeating the Broncos in Week 17. If the Dolphins also win their remaining games, they would secure a spot in the playoffs over the Bengals.
As the Broncos prepare for their final games, fans can't help but feel a mixture of excitement and nervousness. But one thing is for sure, this team has shown resilience and determination throughout the season. They are ready to face any challenge that comes their way. So let's rally behind the Broncos and show our support as they fight for a chance to compete in the postseason. And for more Broncos news, be sure to sign up for the Broncos Insider to stay updated on all the latest NFL analysis.
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