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The Broncos currently hold the No. 1 seed and are playing for the same seeding advantages the Jaguars are playing for, with the Los Angeles Chargers similarly on their trail in the AFC West. That means the magnitude of Sunday's game for both teams is at a clear high.
The Broncos are also in position to clinch the AFC West with a win over the Jags, and a Chargers loss to the Cowboys, who were eliminated from NFC playoff contention with the Eagles’ win over the Commanders on Saturday.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have a lot on the line in Week 16's clash with the Denver Broncos. Both teams are riding extended win streaks, five games in a row for the Jags and a league-high 11 straight victories for the Broncos. They're two of the top three seeds in the AFC.
12 wins will be enough for a Wild Card spot, no matter what, but Jacksonville's chances to lock up the division and climb the standings likely hinge on whether it can run the table. Going into Week 16, there are a lot of potential playoff opponents for the Jaguars in the first round.
Let’s dive into Jacksonville’s playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 16. Jacksonville has four different paths to locking up a playoff spot in Week 16, but they do not control their destiny. At least, not yet. The Jaguars will need a little help from around the league if they are to punch their ticket this weekend.
Plenty is on the line beyond Denver's 11-game winning streak and Jacksonville's five consecutive wins. With a win, the Broncos can clinch the No. 1 seed, which guarantees homefield advantage and a first-round bye. Jacksonville, meanwhile, can clinch a playoff spot with any of the following scenarios:
While he’s been a huge hit with Broncos fans, so has his wife Izzy Nix. Now, pregnant with their first child after an amazing announcement, she’s a fit hit on Broncos game days like her perfect cowgirl look, and talking smack in her custom “10” look.
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