Originally Posted by
frostno98
10-6, Denvers guaranteed to get in. It's very possible they can get in at 9-7 too. Assuming the beat the Chiefs, but it's a long shot. Here's the 7-7 teams.
Miami 7-7 need them to lose once, possibly Houston next week
NY Jets 7-7 need them to lose once, very likely with Indy and Cincy on the road
Pittsburgh 7-7 need them to lose, possibly the Ravens or Miami on the road
Jacksonville 7-7 need them to lose to New England or Cleveland, both on the road
Tennessee 7-7 They can't catch Denver because they will have a worst AFC division win-loss total.
Houston 7-7 They can't catch Denver because they will have a worst AFC division win-loss total.
In summary, it's possible for Denver to control their own destiny even with a loss at Philly next week. Houston or Tennessee will lose the tiebreaker, so they don't have to worry about them in a 9-7 situation. The Jets, Pitts, Jags, and Miami all has to go 8-8 or Denver has no shot at making the playoffs.