Despite starting the season with a 3-8 record, the Broncos still mathematically still have a chance to reach the 2019 NFL playoffs. Denver will need a lot of help from other teams, though.
Here’s what needs to happen, according to The Denver Post:
- Broncos need to win out, finish 8-8 (possible).
- Texans-Titans can’t end in a tie (probably won’t).
- Loser of Texans-Titans must lose out (unlikely).
- Steelers must lose out (unlikely).
- Browns must lose at least one game (probable).
- Colts must lose at least two games (possible).
The chances of all of that happening? Less than 1%, according to The New York Times. If those scenarios do happen, Denver would sneak into the playoffs as the AFC’s No. 6 seed with an 8-8 record.
As it stands now, that would give the Broncos a Wild Card meeting against the Chiefs. If Denver won that game, they would go on to face the Ravens in the Divisional round. If they won in Baltimore, the Broncos would then advance to the AFC Championship.
But let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. Denver needs to win on Sunday — and then get a lot of help — to stay in the playoff race.
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