The Broncos' five-game winning streak ended after a heartbreaking loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday and they fell to a 6-6 record. This was a bit of a “must-win” game for the Broncos because their odds of making the postseason would shift dramatically if they won or lost. Unfortunately, they ended up losing, but losses by the Steelers and Browns softened that blow a bit and have them just one game out of a wildcard spot.
Right now, the Broncos are the 9th seed in the AFC at 6-6 and are one game back in the loss column of the Steelers, Colts, Browns, and Texans.