The team got an early lead on the Chiefs, who had already secured the top spot in the AFC and decided to rest most of their starters. Had the Cincinnati Bengals lost their game on Saturday, the Broncos might have still made it to the playoffs with a loss against the Chiefs; but with a win from the Bengals, Sunday’s game was Denver’s last hope.

Thanks to their blowout win over the Kansas City Chiefs, the Denver Broncos are in the playoffs as the No. 7 seed in the AFC. They are heading to Buffalo to play the Bills. Game update (Saturday night): With the Bengals’ win,

With a 10-7 record, Denver got the final wild-card spot in the AFC playoff field. As the No. 7 seed, the Broncos will play the No. 2 Buffalo Bills in a first-round game at noon CST Sunday at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. CBS will televise the game.