ENGLEWOOD, Colo. --
DENVER BRONCOS
... can clinch the AFC West with:
1) DEN win AND KC loss or tie
OR
2) DEN tie AND KC loss
... can clinch a playoff spot with:
1) DEN win AND NYJ loss or tie
OR
2) DEN win AND PIT loss or tie
OR
3) DEN tie AND NYJ loss
OR
4) DEN tie AND PIT loss
Because the surging Chiefs can still potentially win a tiebreaker with the Broncos if both finish 11-5, the Broncos are unable to clinch the division Sunday -- unless the Chiefs lose to the Chargers in a game that should be finishing at about the time the Broncos and Raiders kick off.