SB Nation Denver - NFL Standings Week 14: Playoff Picture Finally Includes Denver Broncoshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48907/denver-fave.png2011-12-06T05:15:02-07:00http://denver.sbnation.com/rss/stream/23763462011-12-06T05:15:02-07:002011-12-06T05:15:02-07:00Week 14 NFL Standings: San Diego Chargers Snap Six-Game Losing Streak But Still Two Wins Behind Denver Broncos
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<p>After the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> defeated the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers">San Diego Chargers</a> two weeks ago, 16-13 in overtime, one of the bits of trivia bandied about concerned <span>Tim Tebow</span>. The last time the Chargers had won a game was when Tebow played the second half against San Diego and ultimately failed in his comeback attempts. After that point, the Broncos went on a 5-1 run with Tebow as the quarterback and the Chargers were 0-6.</p>
<p>After Monday night's 38-14 victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a>, that six-game skid was snapped. <span>Philip Rivers</span> threw three touchdown passes and had nearly 300 passing yards. <span>Ryan Mathews</span> rushed for over 100 yards and had a score (as did <span>Mike Tolbert</span>). <span>Malcom Floyd</span>, <span>Vincent Jackson</span> and <span>Antonio Gates</span> caught 14 of Rivers' 22 completions. This was exactly the kind of win the team needed.</p>
<p>The win now has the Chargers tied with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a>, both with 5-7 records. The Broncos and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a> are tied for first, but the Broncos hold the tiebreaker with a better winning percentage against division teams.</p>
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<td class="td-name td-first ">Denver</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>256</td>
<td class="td-last">292</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first ">Oakland</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>274</td>
<td class="td-last">308</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first ">Kansas City</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>163</td>
<td class="td-last">268</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first ">San Diego</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>287</td>
<td class="td-last">289</td>
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<p class="updated">(updated 12.6.2011)</p>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2011/12/6/2614682/nfl-standings-week-14-broncos-chargers-chiefs-raidersRuss Oates2011-12-05T05:15:01-07:002011-12-05T05:15:01-07:00NFL Playoff Picture: Denver Broncos Hold AFC West Playoff Spot For Now
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<p>The NFL Playoff picture is taking shape and the Denver Broncos are certainly in the postseason right now. They hold the AFC West lead.</p> <p>If the NFL Playoffs began next week, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> would be the AFC West winner and the No. 4 seed in the AFC. All of the other division leaders (the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a>, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/">Baltimore Ravens</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a>) are 9-3. None has battled back as much as the Broncos have had to do this season.</p>
<p>The Broncos moved to 7-5 and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a> fell to 7-5 after a 34-14 loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a>. The Broncos hold the AFC West's playoff spot because they have a better division win percentage than the Raiders do. That is the tiebreaker since the Broncos and Raiders split the season series. The Broncos are currently 3-2 against the division while the Raiders are 2-2.</p>
<p>The Raiders are now fighting for a playoff spot, but the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> are 9-3 and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a> are 7-5, like Oakland. The Bengals hold that spot because they have a better conference record.</p>
<p>In the NFC, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a> have already clinched their divisions. The Packers are 12-0 after a late victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> and are look to continue perfection all the way to another Super Bowl victory.</p>
<p>The playoff standings after Week 13 (Monday's game has little bearing on this):</p>
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<td style="width: 67pt;" width="89">NFC</td>
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<td style="height: 15pt;" height="20" align="right">1</td>
<td>New England</td>
<td>Green Bay</td>
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<td style="height: 15pt;" height="20" align="right">2</td>
<td>Baltimore</td>
<td>San Francisco</td>
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<td style="height: 15pt;" height="20" align="right">3</td>
<td>Houston</td>
<td>New Orleans</td>
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<td style="height: 15pt;" height="20" align="right">4</td>
<td>Denver</td>
<td>Dallas</td>
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<td style="height: 15pt;" height="20" align="right">5</td>
<td>Pittsburgh</td>
<td>Chicago</td>
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<td style="height: 15pt;" height="20" align="right">6</td>
<td>Cincinnati</td>
<td>Atlanta</td>
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<p><i>For more on this game, visit <a href="http://www.milehighreport.com/" target="_blank">Broncos blog Mile High Report</a>. For news from around the NFL, visit <a href="http://sbnation.com/nfl">SB Nation's NFL news hub</a>.</i></p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2011/12/5/2611819/nfl-playoff-scenarios-2011-denver-broncosRuss Oates2011-12-05T05:02:49-07:002011-12-05T05:02:49-07:00Week 14 NFL Standings: Denver Broncos Tied For 1st In AFC West With Oakland Raiders But Own Tiebreaker
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<p>The Denver Broncos own a share of the AFC West lead after improving to 7-5 on Sunday. They hold the tiebreaker over the Oakland Raiders.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> defeated the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Minnesota Vikings</a> on Sunday afternoon, 35-32. That gave the Broncos a five-game winning streak and seven wins on the season. It also gave the Broncos a share of the AFC West lead with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a>.</p>
<p>Oakland had entered the week with sole possession of the division, but the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> surprised them with a 34-14 victory on Sunday. The Dolphins had a 34-0 lead until eight minutes were left in the game. <span>Carson Palmer</span> threw two touchdowns passes in roughly four minutes, but it was far too little far too late into the game.</p>
<p>Even though both teams are 7-5, the Broncos are technically in the division lead because they have a better win percentage against the division (the Broncos and the Raiders split the season series). The Raiders are 2-2 with two games left in the division while the Broncos are 3-2 with a game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> on the last day of the season.</p>
<p>The Chiefs defeated the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a>, 10-3. <span>Tyler Palko</span> started the game for the Bears but got the quick hook. <span>Kyle Orton</span> entered the game, only to exit immediately after his debut with an injured finger. The Chiefs are 5-7 after the victory.</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers">San Diego Chargers</a> remain at the bottom of the division for now. They play the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> on Monday Night Football to close out the week.</p>
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<td class="td-name td-first ">Denver</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>256</td>
<td class="td-last">292</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first ">Oakland</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>274</td>
<td class="td-last">308</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first ">Kansas City</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>163</td>
<td class="td-last">268</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first ">San Diego</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>249</td>
<td class="td-last">275</td>
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<p class="updated">(updated 12.4.2011 at 7:55 PM EST)</p>
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