Broncos currently hold NFL wild-card spot in playoff picture
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
As of September 29, 2026, the Denver Broncos occupy a wild-card position in the NFL playoffs, following a 2-1 record. Their standing is bolstered by tiebreakers over the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, who also have 2-1 records. The Kansas City Chiefs lead the AFC West with a 3-0 mark, while the Las Vegas Raiders are also undefeated. Denver's next game is against the San Francisco 49ers, who are currently 3-0.
- •Broncos are 2-1 and currently the AFC's seventh seed.
- •Kansas City Chiefs lead AFC West with a 3-0 record.
- •Las Vegas Raiders are also undefeated at 3-0.
- •Denver's upcoming opponent is the San Francisco 49ers (3-0).
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — NFL playoff picture: Broncos are currently a wild-card seed
"If the NFL season ended today, the Broncos would make the playoffs as a wild-card team.
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