Broncos playoff scenarios: How Denver can clinch division and top seed

Even after losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars (11-4) on Sunday, the Denver Broncos (12-3) still lead the AFC West, and the entire conference.

The Broncos can clinch a division title this week if they beat the Kansas City Chiefs (6-9) on Thursday and the Houston Texans (10-5) defeat (or tie) the Los Angeles Chargers (11-4) on Saturday.

If Denver wins and L.A. loses, the Broncos could also clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC if the New England Patriots (12-3), Buffalo Bills (11-4) and Jaguars (11-4) also lose. New England, Buffalo and Jacksonville will face the New York Jets (3-12), Philadelphia Eagles (10-5) and Indianapolis Colts (8-7), respectively.

How Broncos can clinch AFC West

DEN win + LAC loss or tie OR

DEN tie + LAC loss

How Broncos can clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed

DEN win + LAC loss or tie + NE loss + BUF loss or tie + JAX loss or tie

The first step will be securing a win against the Chiefs on Christmas Day (TV info).