Going into the final week of the 2024 NFL season, the Denver Broncos suddenly face a must-win scenario.
Following the Cincinnati Bengals’ win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night, the Broncos now face a do-or-die situation against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
If Denver does not beat (or tie) the Chiefs, either the Bengals (9-8) or Miami Dolphins (8-8) will make the NFL playoffs as the AFC’s seventh seed.
If the Broncos beat Kansas City, they will clinch a playoff spot. If the Denver loses and the Dolphins win, Miami will clinch a postseason berth. If both the Broncos and Dolphins lose, Cincinnati will sneak into the playoffs.
Miami and Denver will both play at 2:25 p.m. MT on Sunday. The result of the Dolphins game is only relevant to the Bengals because the Broncos now need a win (or tie) to reach the NFL playoffs.
Broncos rooting guide:
- Dolphins vs. Jets: irrelevant
- Broncos vs. Chiefs: Denver win
Following the Bengals’ win against Russell Wilson’s Steelers, the Broncos need to beat (or tie) the Chiefs on Sunday to make the NFL playoffs.
— Broncos Wire (@TheBroncosWire) January 5, 2025
Sunday’s Broncos-Chiefs game will be regionally televised on CBS (view the TV map). With KC resting starters, Denver is considered a favorite at home in Week 18.
