Can the Broncos clinch NFL playoffs or the AFC West today?

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The Denver Broncos (11-2) can't clinch an AFC West title this weekend (the Los Angeles Chargers are still alive), but the Broncos could punch their ticket to the playoffs.

There are six scenarios that would see Denver clinch a postseason berth in Week 15. The first and simplest path would be to beat the Green Bay Packers at home on Sunday. With a win, the Broncos would improve to 12-2, ensuring that they would reach the playoffs at minimum as a Wild Card seed, even if they ended up 12-5.

Four other scenarios are unlikely as they involve ties, and the fifth scenario would require specific results from two other clubs. Take a look, courtesy of the NFL's communications team:

Broncos playoff clinching scenarios​

1. DEN win OR
2. DEN tie + LAC loss OR
3. DEN tie + JAX loss OR
4. DEN tie + HOU loss or tie OR
5. DEN tie + IND loss or tie OR
6. HOU loss or tie + IND loss or tie as long as both games don't end in a tie

The Broncos and New England Patriots (11-2) are the only AFC teams that could clinch a playoff spot this weekend, and the Los Angeles Rams (10-3) are the only NFC team. There are four weeks remaining in the NFL's regular season.

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