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Denver Broncos: AFC Playoff Predictions

By Aric Manthey

Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) drops back to pass in the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) drops back to pass in the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 22, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) and wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) celebrate after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 27-0. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) and wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) celebrate after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 27-0. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

1.  Broncos 14-2
2.  Patriots 13-3
3.  Steelers 12-4
4.  Colts 8-8
5.  Bengals 11-5
6.  Ravens 10-6

Explanation: The Broncos were Super Bowl Champions in 2015 and guess what—they are better this season.  With a defense that is opportunistic as ever, and a highly improved offense, the Broncos are primed to go back to the Super Bowl and the road to 51 will come through Denver for the fourth time in five years.

The Patriots were supposed to fall off this season with Brady serving a four-game suspension, but somehow the Pats managed to escape that 3-1.  A late loss to the Broncos seals their fate as a 2-seed for the fourth time in five years—amazing how some things never change.
The rest of the AFC consists of the Steelers, who wind up leading the league in scoring as Ben Roethlisberger throws for 46 TDs on the year.  The Colts finish at 8-8 in that pathetic division the call the AFC South.

The wildcards both come out of the north as Cincinnati comes on late and the Ravens who edge out the Raiders due to a Broncos victory over the Black and Silver in the season finale.

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