Denver Broncos become No. 2 seed in AFC playoff race
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 3:42 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
The Denver Broncos improved their position in the AFC playoff standings after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. With this win, the Broncos, who have a record of 6-2, moved from the fifth to the second seed. Their current status is bolstered by a tiebreaker advantage over the Pittsburgh Steelers, who also sit at 6-2. The Buffalo Bills remain the top seed with a 6-1 record. The Broncos will face the Carolina Panthers in Week 9 before heading into a bye in Week 10.
- •Broncos now have a 6-2 record after defeating the Chiefs.
- •Buffalo Bills lead the AFC playoff standings at 6-1.
- •Pittsburgh Steelers also hold a 6-2 record, placing third.
- •Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, and others are in playoff contention.
- •Denver faces the Carolina Panthers in Week 9.
- 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — AFC playoff picture: Denver Broncos take the #2 seed position
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — NFL playoff picture: Broncos move into 2nd place in AFC
"The Denver Broncos take the #2 seed in the AFC and control of their own destiny in both the division and conference with half the regular season still left to play.
"Following Sunday's win, the Denver Broncos are currently the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoff picture.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 3:42 AMAFC playoff picture: Denver Broncos take the #2 seed position
The Denver Broncos take the #2 seed in the AFC and control of their own destiny in both the division and conference with half the regular season still left to play.
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 2:38 AMNFL playoff picture: Broncos move into 2nd place in AFC
Following Sunday's win, the Denver Broncos are currently the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoff picture.
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