Broncos can clinch division, top seed in Week 16
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NFL analyst explains why Broncos should be AFC favorites over Patriots
The New England Patriots can clinch a playoff berth in Week 16 and still control their own destiny in their pursuit of the AFC East title but are no longer in the driver’s seat for the conference’s top seed.
Denver has a chance to clinch its division on Sunday and could move to within one victory of claiming the AFC's first-round bye.
If the Broncos beat the Raiders, they will have a crucial tiebreaker edge over the Patriots in the AFC's playoff race.
The Patriots are going to need help from the Denver Broncos' remaining opponents in order to overtake them for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
The Rams' clash with the Seahawks will have significant implications in the races for the NFC West and the top seed in the conference.
The AFC’s two top teams are home underdogs in Week 15. That sums up the state of the NFL in 2025. There are no dominant teams and even the ones with the best records still have much to prove.
The Chicago Bears currently stand as the NFC’s No. 2 playoff seed yet they couldn’t crack our top 9 teams. The Green Bay Packers were the No. 2 seed last week, lost one game to the 12-2 Broncos in Denver, and fell out of the top 9.
It's time to acknowledge the Broncos are more than just lucky, and that their quarterback is a big reason for their NFL-best record.
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