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How the Denver Broncos Shake Out in the AFC Playoff Scenarios
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December 15, 2009
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If if’s and buts
Were candy and nuts...
These are a few of our favorite things!
When the playoffs near
And the pictures in view but not so clear
These are a few of our favorite things!
Self realization as a football fan starts now.
Admit it, whether you are religious in having a faith in God or not, or you celebrate the holidays or not, you as the NFL fan love this time of year.
The playoffs start in less than four weeks, shortly after the last regular season games on January 3<SUP>rd</SUP> take place, the playoff picture will be official. As of now, there is still a great deal of wiggle room, especially in the AFC, but this week is the time to nail down the possible playoff entry scenarios. You have to map that out first before you can speculate on the possible matchups, so here’s a definitive look at the AFC Playoff picture and how it impacts the Denver Broncos most specifically.
Kiss Homefield Advantage Goodbye
As everyone knows the Indianapolis Colts are set to run the table in the AFC as they may finish the regular season undefeated. Then the road to the Super Bowl goes through Indianappolis. There is a remote yet favorable speculation that might land San Diego in Indy first. That situation could be the best thing for the rest of the AFC playoff picture, so stay tuned. For now however, give the Colts credit for yet another amazing run under Peyton Manning. The Colts are currently 13-0 with three games remaining. Not even 13-0 New Orleans in the NFC has wrapped up home field like the Colts have at this stage
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Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos currently have the inside track to the number one wild card slot in the AFC. They can win the division only if they win out and San Diego loses two of their next three, preferably against the Bengals and the Titans. The Broncos could own the second seed in the AFC if the Chargers lose the division the Broncos at least tie the Bengals overall record.
This would mean the Broncos could host at least one playoff game.
If the Broncos wind up as the wild card they will not have a home game unless both wild card teams run the table, which is highly unlikely.
Denver owns wild card tie-breakers against the Bengals and Patriots. The Broncos have an edge over the Jaguars, Dolphins, and the Jets, but lose tie-breakers to the Ravens and Steelers.