"ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos won their first AFC West title in a decade Saturday when the Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16. That means they'll host their first playoff game since January 2016. They can wrap up the AFC's No. 1 seed as early as Sunday, if the Patriots, Jaguars and Bills all lose or tie their Week 17 games."
"The Broncos' division title ended a nine-year run by the Kansas City Chiefs (6-10), whose run of seven consecutive AFC championship game appearances came to an end with an injury-riddled season that included a serious knee injury to Patrick Mahomes. If the conference's top seed is still in play after Sunday's slate, the Broncos can clinch the top seed and the first-round by that comes with it by beating the Chargers (11-5) at home next weekend."
"When the Texans won Saturday, the Broncos tweeted "AFC WEST CHAMPS" with a green checkmark next to Goal No. 1 and the message, "And we're still climbing." After the Broncos clinched a playoff spot earlier this month, coach Sean Payton insisted several times that there was nothing to celebrate yet because they hadn't reached any of their three goals: 1. AFC West title. 2. Highest playoff seed possible. 3. Super Bowl 60."
The Denver Broncos clinched the AFC West title for the first time in a decade after the Houston Texans defeated the Los Angeles Chargers, guaranteeing a home playoff game and a return to postseason play since January 2016. The Broncos (13-3) can secure the AFC's No. 1 seed depending on Week 17 results or by beating the Chargers at home next weekend. The Kansas City Chiefs' nine-year division run ended amid injuries, including a serious knee injury to Patrick Mahomes. Coach Sean Payton identified three team goals: division title, highest playoff seed possible and Super Bowl 60. Quarterback Bo Nix emphasized focus on the final regular-season game.
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