NFL Playoff Picture: Week 18 wins equate to No. 1 seed for Broncos, 49ers, Seahawks
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The Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers are starting the playoffs one week early.
At least that's the mindset shared by Broncos coach Sean Payton with Denver (13-3) in line to secure the No. 1 seed, first-round bye and home-field advantage in the AFC by beating the Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) on Sunday.
Week 18 shapes up as a maze for many