The Broncos can clinch a spot in the NFL playoffs with a win (or tie) against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18. If Denver does not beat KC, the Broncos would need help from the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins to get in.

After years of disappointing results, Denver entered Week 17 of the 2024 season at 9-6, a record good enough to hold the AFC's final playoff position. But after a loss to the Bengals, Sean Payton and the Broncos still have some work to do to lock in their spot.

Despite two straight losses, the Denver Broncos can still clinch a playoff berth, according to scenarios released Monday by the NFL.