Until they look at the AFC standings and see “e-Denver” to signal their elimination from playoff contention, the Broncos will maintain belief.
“We have to win out, pretty much,” rookie inside linebacker Baron Browning said Monday. “We’re in the land of no return. We have to put all of our chips in and do what we can to ensure a spot.”
The Broncos are 7-7 after Sunday’s 15-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Indianapolis, the Los Angeles Chargers and Buffalo hold the three wild card spots at 8-6.
The Broncos’ schedule is difficult — at Las Vegas (Sunday), at the Chargers (Jan.