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Number One Mile High

Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Despite their precarious quarterback situation, the Denver Broncos should not be taken lightly.

As the 2015 NFL regular season came to a close this past Sunday, the Denver Broncos accomplished something that seemed largely improbable a few weeks agou2015they clinched the #1 seed in the AFC playoffs. After losing at home to the lowly Oakland Raiders and blowing a 17-point lead to the Pittsburgh Steelers the week after, the Broncos were reeling. Despite starting the season 7-0, Denver found itself battling for a playoff spot entering the final two games of the season.