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Vegas’ Midseason Outlook on the Broncos and the AFC Playoff Picture

By Jacob Weindling

Oct 11, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) scores on a 75-yard interception return in the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) scores on a 75-yard interception return in the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 2, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (left) and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during the Super Bowl XLIX-Winning Head Coach and MVP Press Conference at Media Center-Press Conference Room B. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 2, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (left) and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during the Super Bowl XLIX-Winning Head Coach and MVP Press Conference at Media Center-Press Conference Room B. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Putting money on the Patriots to win the AFC East is a safer bet than a US treasury bond. The Bills are the only team that could conceivably catch them, but they have no games left against Belichick’s dark army.

Besides, the only way Buffalo is catching the Pats is if a meteor takes out Brady, Belichick, and Gronk in one fell swoop. Belichick would still win the AFC East with a roster full of FanSided bloggers.

The Dolphins and Jets technically exist, but no one really cares. Their own fans are exponentially more likely to be looking at mock drafts than prices of playoff tickets right now.

The Jets are probably done, and Miami looks destined for another typical Dolphin season as they currently stand at 3-4 with a negative 18-point differential.

The Broncos probably can only afford one more loss, as the Patriots have just two games left against teams that matter to the 2017 playoffs: home against the Seahawks next week and December 18th in Denver.

All lines via sportsbook.ag

Favorite: Duh, there’s a reason they’re -8500 (meaning you must bet $8,500 to win $100)

Value: There is none, take the free money above.

Longshot: Everyone – the Bills are +2000 (meaning a $100 bet returns $2,000), the Dolphins are +5000, and the Jets are +8500.

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