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NFL 2026 · AFC West

Can the Denver Broncos still make the playoffs?

6-21 in WestAFC seed 29 games left

Next gameMon, 11/9 03:00 KST · @ Carolina Panthers

Denver Broncos clinch with 9 more wins on their own, even if every rival wins out.

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Magic

9

Tragic

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Division magic

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Cannot win the division on their own

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AFC West

TeamRecordPctMagic
Denver Broncos6-2.7509
Kansas City Chiefs5-2.71410
Las Vegas Raiders4-4.500-
Los Angeles Chargers0-7.000-

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Frequently asked questions

Can Denver Broncos make the playoffs?

Denver Broncos clinch with 9 more wins on their own, even if every rival wins out.

How is the magic number computed?

Assume every rival wins all remaining games; the magic number is the minimum wins that still guarantee a berth. Ties count against the team, so it can show later than official.

Does seventh in the conference mean a playoff place?

No. Division winners are seeded regardless of record, so a team with a better record can still miss out on a wild card.

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Data: licensed data from BALLDONTLIE, tallied by us. Standings and scenarios are our own calculations and may differ from official releases.