ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Denver Broncos entered Monday night's matchup with the Buffalo Bills as an underdog, albeit one with a major opportunity.
At 3-5 but carrying a two-game winning streak into Highmark Stadium, Sean Payton's squad had a chance to add its name to a crowded list of hopefuls in the AFC playoff picture, where a whopping 13 teams were situated between three and five losses headed into Monday night.
The Broncos delivered on that opportunity, winning 24-22 and raising hopes that the momentum can carry Denver through the second half of the season.