Mile High Report
We are through week 11, and the AFC playoff picture is coming into focus, and thankfully, it includes our Denver Broncos. After their big win over the Chiefs, they improved to a 9-2 record and are currently the number one seed in the AFC.
Things are great in Broncos Country!
They now head into their much-needed BYE week and should get several key contributors back from injury, including reigning Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II. They will be getting healthy at the right time and will look to finish the season strong. However, they will face competition for the top seed in the AFC as the New England Patriots, led by Drake Maye, are also 9-2, while the Colts, who hold a tie-breaker over the Broncos, are 8-2.
As for the AFC West, the Broncos are in control of their own destiny after they defeated the Chiefs, and the Jaguars absolutely destroyed the Chargers on Sunday.
So, with all that said, let’s take a look at the AFC Playoff picture and see where each team stands through 11 weeks and the road ahead for all the playoff contenders.
Man, it feels good starting this off with the Broncos.
The Broncos have won 8 straight games, lead the AFC West, are currently the number 1 seed in the AFC, are coming off a big win over the Chiefs, and will head into their BYE week with a 9-2 record.
They are led by their dominant defense, which leads the NFL in sacks, and have been performing at a high level despite not having All-Pro and reigning DPOY corner Pat Surtain II in the secondary. That should change coming out of the BYE, while also potentially getting back linebacker Alex Singleton, as well as other injured players. They are getting healthy at the right time. As for their offense, they are inconsistent, but hopefully turned the corner with a strong performance vs. the Chiefs
Looking ahead, they do have a favorable schedule coming out of the BYE week, but face the Packers, Jags, Chiefs, and Chargers to end the season. They have proven they can compete with anyone and will once again need to prove that as they finish out the season.
If they do that, not only can they win the AFC West, but they can be the number one seed in the AFC heading into the playoffs.
Remaining Games: BYE, at Commanders, at Raiders, vs. Packers, vs. Jaguars, at Chiefs (Christmas Night), and vs. Chargers
Like the Broncos, the Patriots keep on winning! They’re led by second-year quarterback Drake Maye, who is having a surprise MVP-caliber year, and Head Coach Mike Vrabel, who always has a well-coached team. On top of that, Broncos draft darling TreVeyon Henderson is starting to break out which gives them yet another explosive element to their offense.
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