The Denver Broncos are on the cusp of securing a playoff spot for the first time in eight years with one more win. However, their potential back-door path to the postseason was thwarted as the Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts both won, narrowing the gap between them and the Broncos. The Miami Dolphins are also still in the mix for a playoff spot as they faced the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Despite a setback against the Los Angeles Chargers last Thursday, the Broncos were still in the running for a postseason berth based on Sunday’s results. The Bengals defeated the Cleveland Browns to continue their winning streak and stay alive in the playoff race. The Colts also secured a win against the Tennessee Titans to remain in contention. A potential tiebreaker situation with the Colts could put the Broncos at a disadvantage based on conference records in a multi-team tie. The Broncos are hoping for a Kansas City Chiefs win on Christmas to potentially aid in their playoff pursuit. As the NFL regular season winds down, the pressure is on the Broncos to secure a win in their upcoming game against the Bengals to solidify their spot in the postseason.
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The Broncos Received No Assistance in Their Playoff Journey
