One AFC playoff spot for three teams. That's the scenario in NFL Week 18 as the Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins compete for the third and final wild-card berth in the AFC.

Kiz: With the Broncos in tie-breaker trouble due to their 3-5 record in the conference, it’s hard for me to find any realistic way they can make the playoffs at 9-8. So I think it’s 10 ...

If the Broncos (9-7) lose Sunday’s home game to the Chiefs (15-1), they could still make the playoffs provided the Cincinnati Bengals (8-8) and Miami Dolphins (8-8) both lose or tie in their ...

Broncos potential playoff opponents. The Broncos can only be the No. 7 seed in the AFC if they make the NFL playoffs. That puts them on track to play the Buffalo Bills if they make the postseason ...

The Broncos have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Upshot’s 2023 N.F.L. playoff simulator. See all teams Read the methodology, or select a team ALL TEAMS Arizona Cardinals Atlanta ...

If the Broncos lose one game or more, their chances are under 5% and could be 0% depending on how other teams do — opponents they're relying on losing to make the playoffs.

How the Denver Broncos Can Make the Playoffs OCT. 12, 2017 An interactive calculator that lets you explore the Denver Broncos’ end-of-season scenarios like a champ.

The final AFC playoff spot will be awarded to either the Broncos, Bengals or Dolphins in Week 18. Here's what needs to happen for each team to clinch.

How do the Broncos make the NFL playoffs? Denver controls its playoff destiny, as a win or tie against Kansas City will be enough to end the franchise's playoff drought.