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Broncos’ playoff scenarios as they battle Bengals
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The Denver Broncos have kicked off against the Cincinnati Bengals with an opportunity to secure a spot in the playoffs.
Unfortunately for the Broncos, the Bengals are fighting for their playoff lives as well.
Here are the playoff scenarios for the Broncos at the start of today.
Denver Broncos playoff scenarios with a win
For the Broncos, it’s simple. Win, and you’re in.
To make things a little simpler, they simply need one win in their final two games. Beat the Bengals today? Next week doesn’t matter.
What happens if the Broncos lose?
If the Broncos lose, they aren’t out of it yet. In that scenario, the Broncos would need to beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18 of the season.
An added wrinkle to keep an eye out for in that game is that the Chiefs have already wrapped up the number one seed in the AFC. They may end up sitting some or all of their key starters for part or all of the game.
Additional information
- Broncos record: 9-6
- Bengals record: 7-8
- Channel: NFL Network
- Kickoff time: 2:30 p.m. MST