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.

2. New England Patriots (11-3), AFC East leaders: Their 10-game heater snapped, they failed to clinch the division Sunday and lost valuable ground in their bid for the No.1 seed. But the Pats are still in driver's seat to win AFC East and can wrap up a playoff spot with a win at Baltimore. Remaining schedule: at Ravens, at Jets, vs. Dolphins.

The Broncos on Thursday waived guard Calvin Throckmorton, clearing a spot for guard Ben Powers to return to the active roster. Throckmorton could return to the practice squad if he clears waivers at 2 p.

Here are several key games that could affect the Broncos’ postseason to keep an eye on this weekend. The Broncos have already done the hard part by becoming the first team in the AFC to clinch a playoff berth. Now they just need to focus on securing the best seed possible.

The New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens have plenty on the line as the 2025 NFL playoffs approach. It appears the New England Patriots have defensive problems, while the Baltimore Ravens seem to be getting their house in order on that side of the ball. And the battle features plenty on the line for both teams as the playoffs approach.

Throckmorton was waived in the final roster-cutdowns this past August, but quickly re-signed to the practice squad. When Powers went down following Week 5's win over the Philadelphia Eagles, the Broncos initially went with Matt Peart as his replacement.

Last Sunday, the Denver Broncos clinched a postseason berth with a win over the Green Bay Packers, but the job was far from finished. Due to the New England Patriots losing to the Buffalo Bills, the Broncos’ lead for the one seed grew while their lead in the AFC West remained the same after the

The Broncos have already clinched a playoff berth, but they still have plenty to play for. Denver needs to avoid this nightmare scenario.

The New England Patriots will be looking to avoid back-to-back losses for the first time this season and remain in the hunt for the No. 1 seed for the AFC playoffs when they visit the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night.

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