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Published on 11/17/2008 at Mon Nov 17 12:00.
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The Playoff Picture – Week 12

Posted Mon Nov 17th by

Every week, we’ll keep you updated on the latest playoff movement from within the division and around the AFC. We’ll give you the teams’ overall record, as well as their conference record since it plays a big part in tie-breaking procedures.

TEN PIT
NYJ DEN

First Round Bye
1. Tennessee Titans (10-0, 7-0)
2. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-3, 6-1)

Other division winners
3. New York Jets (7-3, 5-3)
4. Denver Broncos (6-4, 3-4)

Wild Card
5. Indianapolis Colts (6-4, 5-2)
6. Baltimore Ravens (6-4, 6-3)

On the cusp:
Miami Dolphins (6-4, 5-3)
New England Patriots (6-4, 4-4)
Buffalo Bills (5-4, 3-3)
San Diego Chargers (4-6, 4-4)

Notes:
AFC West — The Broncos need to keep their two-game lead in the division for their Week 17 matchup against the Chargers. A one-game lead isn’t enough for the game not to matter. Otherwise, assuming the Broncos are within a game of San Diego in any direction, the winner of that game will win the division.

Yes, as crazy as it sounds — the Broncos could have the AFC West lead all season long. Sixteen games. If they’re only up by one game and the Chargers beat them in Week 17, the Chargers will win the AFC West.

Broncos at Jets — The Broncos can move up in the seeding by winning their next two games – vs. Oakland and at New York, which would give them the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Jets.

Pittsburgh’s schedule — The Steelers have tough games against New England, Dallas, Baltimore, Tennessee, and Cleveland after they play the Bengals this Thursday. If the Broncos can win one more game than Pittsburgh, and complete the above, they’ll go to tie-breakers with Pitt to determine who gets the first-round bye.

  • http://www.broncotalk.net Jonathan Douglas

    It’s crazy to think about a possible first week bye in the playoffs, but we’re within one game of Pitt and the Jets (which could change if we can beat them in NY). It’s not the picture I had in my head three weeks ago.

    …It really means we have to play well in all three phases down the home stretch. We can’t afford to drop a few games like we did earlier this year.

  • dbroncos

    I know this wont hold perfect and i hope it doesnt. I really dont want to face Indy in the playoffs. I know they arent what they once were but im also a firm believer in the past will predict the future more times than not.

  • orangecrush74

    The D will be fine as long as Webster stays off the field and the pass rush continues to pressure the QB. Hopefully the offense can find a rhythm with Tatum Bell. (Until Young is healthy)

  • steve

    We need to beat oakland and kc at home for sure. Then we need to win 2 of 3 at nyj, at carolina, home to buffalo. If we do that, then the chargers would need to run the table for week 17 to even matter. Personally, i dont want to have to go into san diego with the division title on the line. Lets get that home playoff game broncos!!!

  • jcampb72

    Think about it….with all the talent in the LB crew we could draft a sweet NT in the first or second round that could put DJ, Larsen, Winborn and Wooodyard on the field….that would be something to think about…..but with limited talent at the NT position in the draft I say we should pick up a bruising S. Just putting it out there…what do you guys think?

  • AKscott

    jcampb- thats what i was thinking about all day after watching spencer run like a maniac all over the field. IF (and after one game its a big if still) he can be the answer at MLB, we can focus on S and DT and still have an extra pick to add depth at OG or CB.. it would free us up so much

    that being said we probably need 2 safeties, and i’d cringe at 2 rookie safeties.. anybody have a list of upcoming FA safeties that would be worth looking at??

  • AKscott

    Not to discount Barrett btw.. just wonder about his progress if he cant get on the field over Lowry.. i seriously dislike that guy.. ugh
    Would like to see him (barrett) get on the field, at least ST’s and see what he’s got before going into the draft next year

  • kerry

    yeah the draft is thin with good NT’s. accept Terence Cody. the 365 pound DT out of Alabama. but forget that. Albert Haynesworth is gonna be a free agent. sign him and use the 1st 2 picks on safeties. like Taylor Mays and Patrick Chung.

  • AKscott

    like that idea, except i’d seriously worry about having 2 starting rookie safeties.. seem like we’d initially at least be asking for a lot trouble. Although we have 2 first year starting Tackles on the O-line and its worked out great so far.. maybe with the right coaching huh kerry?? :)

  • Matt

    AK good point. I wonder how barrett is doing. Lowry has made some plays but he makes alot of mistakes too. Missed tackles and he takes horrible angles. He gives up alot of yards. We might as well have barrett making those mistakes and getting him some experience. See what he’s got. Lets snag William Moore in the 1st rd. He is a cover guy that can hit. He runs a 4.5. What a luxury if Larsen works out. Williams-Larsen-Woodyard with Winborn doing his thing as well. Baily and Webster out. Dude ill be pumped if we get Haynesworth. Lets start loading the truck with hundy’s now.

  • http://theysuckmajorly.com I♥the49ers

    Do you guys want to know the fun fact for today? I’m guessing that is a yes, lol. Ok so, did you know that in the year 2008, yes this year, Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall alongside Eddie Royal, had a very gross and very homosexual, butt 5ex orgy. Hahaha. :)

  • http://rickricardo.net kevin

    peyton hillis is a beast man but i’m not all into jay cutler anymore, he seems like a dbag but he’s a great player. at least we’ll still win the division.

  • http://www.getyourtinton.com precisiontint

    I know Shanahan predicted playoffs this year, but I do not want to jinx the team. Not too much P-Word around here…yet. They still have to take care of business. Still a few nasty games out there. Beating good teams like ATL is a good start.

    Having said all of that… I like the Broncos’ chances. All Ready!

  • Gary

    And then niner fan woke up to find his fat hairy (old) boyfriend Bubba wanting a morning quickie! We know how you all roll out there in SF!