NFL Playoff Picture, Week 11: Broncos remain AFC's third seed

Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY SportsThe Broncos are still the third seed, but the AFC Playoff Picture can change drastically if the Bills beat the Patriots on Monday Night Football.

On the bright side, the Cincinnati Bengals lost Sunday, making the Denver Broncos and them all tied up at 8-2 near the top of the AFC.

On the down side, the Bengals remained the AFC's second seed behind their superior Conference record.

The Broncos are within striking distance of a playoff bye, and they control their destiny in that regard. The Broncos play both the top-seed New England Patriots and the Bengals down the stretch, meaning they can deliver each a crucial Conference loss (and, of course, a head-to-head…