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The Broncos have been hovering around the top of the NFL power rankings for much of the 2025 season. Did a victory over Green Bay get them to the top?
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If those two results go the Broncos' way and the New England Patriots (11-3) and Buffalo Bills (10-4) also both lose, Denver could also clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC, securing homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.
The Broncos have already clinched a playoff berth, but they still have plenty to play for. Denver needs to avoid this nightmare scenario.
In September, the 5-foot-9, 214-pound back was signed from the Rams' practice squad onto the Jacksonville Jaguars' active roster. He was waived by the Jaguars on Dec. 6 and claimed by the Texans, who waived him again on Dec. 13 — two days before finding his way to the Mile High City.
They'd need help from a few other teams, but the Broncos could clinch the AFC West and No. 1 seed as early as Sunday.
The SportsLine Inside the Lines team and Projection Model say Jacksonville's hopes to win the division could hinge on Sunday's result at Denver