The NFL has outlined several scenarios in which the Denver Broncos can secure a playoff spot during Week 15 of the 2025 season. The Broncos are scheduled to play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at 2:25 p.m. MT, with the game broadcast on CBS.
According to the league, Denver will clinch a playoff berth if they win their matchup against Green Bay. Other possibilities include a tie by Denver combined with specific outcomes in other games. These scenarios are as follows:
“1. DEN win OR
2. DEN tie + LAC loss OR
3. DEN tie + JAX loss OR
4. DEN tie + HOU loss or tie OR
5. DEN tie + IND loss or tie OR
6. HOU loss or tie + IND loss or tie as long as both games don’t end in a tie”
These conditions were released by the NFL ahead of Week 15 to clarify how Denver could qualify for postseason play.
