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Broncos' No. 1 seed clinching scenarios for Week 18

Dec 30, 2025 at 09:36 AM

The NFL announced the following scenarios for the Broncos (vs. Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2:25 p.m., CBS) to clinch the AFC's No. 1 seed in Week 18:

Denver clinches the AFC West division title and the AFC's No. 1 seed, lone first-round bye and home-field advantage with:

1. DEN win OR

2. DEN tie + NE loss or tie OR

3. NE loss + JAX loss or tie

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