Seven weeks into the 2026 NFL season, the Denver Broncos (5-2) are well-positioned to make the playoffs.
With a win over the Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) next week, the Broncos would move into first place in the AFC West. As it stands now, Denver's second in the division, above the Las Vegas Raiders (3-4) and Los Angeles Chargers (0-6).
The Chiefs are currently the No. 1 seed in the AFC, with the top four seeds going to division leaders. The Broncos are the top Wild Card seed (fifth overall), with a conference wins tiebreaker over the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2).
Here's a look at the conference's playoff picture going into Week 8.
NFL playoff picture (AFC)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 5-1
- Buffalo Bills: 5-2
- Cleveland Browns: 5-2
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 4-2
- Denver Broncos: 5-2
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 5-2
- Cincinnati Bengals: 4-2
Just outside the playoff picture at the moment are the Cincinnati Bengals (4-2), New England Patriots (4-3) and Baltimore Ravens (4-3). Denver will face the Patriots on the road later this season.
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