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Going into the final stretch of the 2024 NFL season, the Denver Broncos are 9-6 and on pace to make the NFL playoffs. With two games remaining, the Broncos need one more win (or a tie) to clinch a playoff berth.
Here are our updated score predictions for Denver’s next two games.
Week 17: Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals
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Score prediction: Bengals 27, Broncos 25
Record: 9-7
Week 18: Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs
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Score prediction: Broncos 29, Chiefs 18
Record: 10-7 (playoffs clinched)
The Broncos are currently the No. 7 seed in the AFC with the Los Angeles Chargers (9-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) holding the two other Wild Card seeds. Denver needs to fend off the Indianapolis Colts (7-8), Miami Dolphins (7-8) and Cincinnati Bengals (7-8) to make the playoffs.
AFC Playoff Picture: pic.twitter.com/1S0sZYL0eN
— Pick 6 Pack (@Pick6PackFB) December 25, 2024
If the season ended today, the Broncos would face the Buffalo Bills (the No. 2 seed) in the first round of the NFL playoffs. First things first, though, Denver needs to secure one more win (or tie) to clinch a spot.