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According to OddsShark, the Denver Broncos are not a playoff team. In the AFC, their playoff odds rank 10 out of 16 teams. However, they also rank dead last in the AFC West.
The silver lining here is that the Broncos odds are fairly close to their AFC West rivals, which means the path to the 2018 playoffs for Denver may lie in how well they compete within their own division.
AFC West Playoff Odds
Los Angeles Chargers -145
Kansas City Chiefs +120
Oakland Raiders +165
Denver Broncos +275
Personally, I think the division is wide open. The Chiefs will likely take a step back with a gutted defense and a first year starter at quarterback. The Chargers run hot and cold, but they clearly have the talent to make a run for the division crown. And the Raiders are bringing back the 90s, baby.
A recent article from The Ringer agreed, ranking the Broncos third most likely team to move from worst to first in their division.
Poll
Who will win the AFC West in 2018?
This poll is closed
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69%
Denver Broncos
(1308 votes) -
20%
Los Angeles Chargers
(396 votes) -
5%
Kansas City Chiefs
(100 votes) -
4%
Oakland Raiders
(82 votes)