The win gives the Broncos a two-game lead over the Chiefs in the AFC West with just three games remaining in the regular season. The Broncos will need to win one of their remaining games to clinch the division title and secure a first-round bye in the playoffs.
The Vikings and Lions are both in contention for the final Wild Card berth in the NFC. The loser of their Week 17 matchup will face the Rams, who are currently the No. 5 seed in the NFC.
The Vikings have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season, with a 7-6 record after starting the season 5-1. The Lions, on the other hand, have been one of the most surprising teams, with a 7-6 record after starting the season 1-6.
The Vikings have a slight edge over the Lions in the standings, but the Lions have the tiebreaker after beating the Vikings in Week 14. The winner of the Vikings-Lions game will likely need to win their final game of the season to secure a Wild Card berth.
The 2025 NFL Playoff picture is still very much up in the air, with several teams still in contention for division titles and Wild Card berths. The Broncos are the clear favorites to win the AFC West, while the AFC North, NFC North, and NFC West are all still very much up for grabs.
The Vikings-Lions game in Week 17 will be a key matchup in the NFC Playoff race. The loser of that game will likely need to win their final game of the season to secure a Wild Card berth.
The NFL Playoffs are always full of surprises, and this year’s playoffs are sure to be no different. Several teams are still in the hunt for a Super Bowl berth, and anything can happen in the playoffs.
