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The Denver Broncos can clinch a bye week for the first round of the AFC playoffs with a win over the Cleveland Browns and a Patriots loss today against the Jaguars. More likely, the Broncos will clinch the bye with a win today against the Browns and

While we wait for the Denver Broncos to face the Cleveland Browns, check out these games around the NFL.

Tonight, the Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions in a match up that doesn't really affect playoff seeding, in any way.

Surprisingly, the New York Jets are still in contention for a playoff spot. It's a convoluted mess in the AFC North, but between the Ravens, Bengals, and Steelers, the Jets will be able to predict their future.

If the Patriots lose, the Broncos control their own destiny for the second seed in the AFC, ensuring them a first round bye.

The Denver Broncos scored early and often, vaulting them to an 11-3 record.

After an Eric Decker touchdown, the Broncos lead 31-3 heading into the 4th quarter.

Jacob Hester got his second career rushing touchdown and Chris Harris scored off a Joe Flacco redzone interception. The Broncos take a 17 point lead into halftime.

This has been a defensive battle, thus far, but the Broncos lead 3-0.

The 10-3 Broncos will face the 9-4 Ravens for a chance to surpass the Patriots for an AFC playoff bye.

Tonight, the 7-6 Cincinnati Bengals travel to Philadelphia to take on the 4-9 Eagles.

Get ready for one of the most important non-Broncos games of the year. If the Patriots lose to the Texans, the Broncos will control their own destiny with regard to an AFC first round bye in the playoffs.

After an exciting day of NFL football, there's still one game to go. The Packers and Lions face off in an NFC North rivalry game at Lambeau Field.

Here's what the playoff picture would look like if the season ended right now, December 9th, 2012. This could all change once the Texans play the Patriots, but hopefully the Patriots will lose and the Broncos keep the bye.

What a thriller in Washington. RGII is injured, so Kirk Cousins leads a game tying touchdown drive, running in the 2 point conversion by himself. The game goes into overtime and the Redskins go on to win with a Kai Forbath field goal.

The Broncos won their match up for the week and the other important game takes place on Monday Night (Texans at Patriots), but there are plenty of other games to enjoy.

The Denver Broncos hold on and come out with a win. With a Patriots loss on Sunday (fingers crossed), the Broncos can control their own destiny with regard to winning an AFC playoff bye.

Von Miller strikes again. He forced a Carson Palmer fumble that was recovered by Mitch Unrein. Knowshon Moreno punched it in for a Broncos touchdown and the Broncos extended their 3rd quarter lead.

Peyton Manning threw a redzone interception and the Raiders drove the length of the field before a screen pass to Darren McFadden for a Raiders touchdown. The Broncos still lead, but this game is much closer than it should be.

The Broncos have been chugging along on all cylinders. Meanwhile, the Broncos defense forced a 3 and out on the Raiders' first possession and then Champ Bailey intercepted Carson Palmer in the redzone for his 52nd career INT.

The Broncos can get a first round bye with a win over the Ravens and a Patriots loss, but they have to take care of business against the Raiders to stay in the hunt.

If you're like me, you're still pumped that the Denver Broncos clinched the AFC West. As we clean the confetti, here's an NFC East match up to feast your eyes on.

The Broncos clinched the AFC West a little while ago. Continue the celebration while watching this NFC East battle between two disappointing teams... the Eagles and Cowboys.

The Broncos defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, vaulting them to a 9-3 record. The Broncos defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, vaulting them to a 9-3 record. They have won the AFC West.

The Broncos came roaring back in the 3rd quarter, scoring 2 passing touchdowns, both of them to Demaryius Thomas. Von Miller also got into the action, scoring a defensive touchdown after intercepting Josh Freeman.

The Broncos are trying to fight back from a 10-7 halftime deficit. The Broncos offense is sputtering, but we all know that they usually come together in the second half. We better hope that happens today.

The Broncos looked good on their first drive but really struggled on their second drive. Meanwhile, the Broncos defense has been on their heels from the start. The Broncos are down 10-7.