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Broncos Clinch AFC West, Eye Playoff Bye

In a remarkable turnaround, the Denver Broncos, led by rookie quarterback Bo Nix and head coach Sean Payton, secured their first AFC West division title in a decade. After a dismal start, they rattled off eleven straight wins, propelled by a league-leading defense with sixty-four sacks. The team is now set for their first home playoff game since 2016, aiming for the number one seed and a shorter path to the Super Bowl.

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