The Broncos' 24-7 win over the Chargers has intensified the AFC playoff race. They now stand at 7-6, just one game behind the 8-5 Chiefs. The game saw key performances from Russell Wilson and Courtland Sutton, including a 46-yard TD pass. The Chargers, now at 5-8 and with Justin Herbert injured, face a challenging game in Vegas next. The Broncos, once at a 1-5 record, are now at number nine in the AFC playoff race. The Steelers and Colts currently hold the Wild Card spots, with six 7-6 teams, including the Broncos, vying for playoff positions.
The 7-6 Broncos are ONE game behind the 8-5 Chiefs π https://t.co/Xo0CZPOQSs
There are now SIX teams at 7-6 in the AFC. They are currently fighting for one playoff spot. Lot of football left to shake out, but this is shaping up to be one hairy fight to the finish.
The AFC is shaping up to be a crazy finish π https://t.co/jb77W8iBUZ
AFC teams with a 7-6 record: π WC2: Steelers π WC3: Colts π Texans π Broncos π Bengals π Bills This is going to be an EPIC race to the playoffs. https://t.co/AjynR2iXZy
The Broncos are only one game back of the Chiefs π https://t.co/VPnvC6Foj6
AFC STANDINGS ARE CRAZY π± https://t.co/XBgDOQJfgh
The AFC Playoff picture is goign to be WILD to sort out in the next 4 weeks: 1. Ravens: 10-3 2. Dolphins: 9-3 3. Chiefs: 8-5 4. Jaguars: 8-5 5. Browns: 8-5 6. Steelers: 7-6 7. Colts: 7-6 8. Texans: 7-6 9. Broncos: 7-6 10. Bengals: 7-6 11. Bills: 7-6
The #Broncos, who were once 1-5, are now one game back of the #Chiefs in the AFC West... https://t.co/F8oZSgtTLz
Six AFC teams are 7-6. Only two of those teams would have a playoff spot if the playoffs started today. Lot of football left.
There are six 7-6 teams in the AFC
Broncos are number nine in AFC playoff race but after the top five there are six teams that are 7-6, including them. They are just one game behind 8-5 KC in AFC West.
Broncos move to 7-6 with 24-7 win over Chargers. https://t.co/DadQfGTdxS
FINAL #BroncosCountry 24 #BoltUp 7 #DENvsLAC live blog: https://t.co/U9thYvyUWN
Broncos move to 7-6, and could get to within a game of the Chiefs pending the result of this one. The Chargers are 5-8, Justin Herbert's hurt and they go to Vegas on Thursday night.
Wilson to Trautman for 10-yd TD #BroncosCountry 24 #BoltUp 7 #DENvsLAC live blog: https://t.co/R2tkZaFkVA
Ekeler with the 3-yd TD run #BroncosCountry 17 #BoltUp 7 #DENvsLAC live blog: https://t.co/uyxv0zgA4P
END OF THIRD QUARTER #BroncosCountry 17 #BoltUp 0 #DENvsLAC live blog: https://t.co/dz7Huv4UiZ
Broncos take 17-0 lead on Courtland Suttonβs 46-yard touchdown. https://t.co/aLPS0OPAZr
Wilson to Sutton for a 46-yd TD #BroncosCountry 17 #BoltUp 0 #DENvsLAC live blog: https://t.co/u4Gp6khOMv
Broncos break the game open with 46-yard TD pass from Russell Wilson to Courtland Sutton. It's a one-handed catch! Amazing.
HALFTIME #BroncosCountry 10 #BoltUp 0 #DENvsLAC live blog: https://t.co/5ieZgipSyE
END OF FIRST QUARTER #BroncosCountry 7 #BoltUp 0 #DENvsLAC live blog: https://t.co/HKACfMFizc
Broncos take early 7-0 lead after intercepting Justin Herbert. https://t.co/n39LLT5uml
Current AFC Standings https://t.co/p6epoCvYF2
Williams with the 3-yard TD run #BroncosCountry 7 #BoltUp 0 #DENvsLAC live blog: https://t.co/sXzdjXABtc
AFC playoff picture is going to be absolutely crazy over the final month.
2022 #AFC Playoff Teams (2023) #Chiefs (14-3) (8-4) #Bills (13-3) (6-6)] #Bengals (12-4) (6-6) #Jaguars (9-8) (8-4) #Chargers (10-7) (5-7) #Ravens (10-7) (9-3) #Dolphins (9-8) (9-3) #NFL