Despite quarterback's struggles in 7-3 loss, Denver clinches AFC West
APDenver quarterback Tim Tebow looks up after a sack.
By ARNIE STAPLETON
updated 7:17 p.m. ET Jan. 1, 2012
DENVER - Tim Tebow fell short in his latest comeback bid, yet his Denver Broncos are still going to the playoffs.
Former Bronco Kyle Orton got his revenge in leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 7-3 win over Denver on Sunday, but it's the Broncos who clinched the AFC West and is headed to the postseason.
After congratulating their former starting quarterback, the Broncos celebrated the end to their six-year playoff drought once San Diego beat Oakland 38-26 later Sunday.
Losers of their last three games, the Broncos finished 8-8, same as the Raiders. They win their first division title since 2005 on a tiebreaker.
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More newsGetty ImagesRavens' win also boosts Bengals
??Ray Rice ran Baltimore to a 24-16 victory over Cincinnati and clinched the No. 2 seed in the playoffs, but the Bengals also got into the postseason thanks to other teams' losses.
Steelers escape against Browns
??Isaac Redman replaced an injured Rashard Mendenhall and ran for a touchdown as Pittsburgh limped into the AFC playoffs with a 13-9 win Sunday over Cleveland, the Steelers' 16th victory in 17 games against the Browns.
Source: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/45843226/ns/sports-nfl/
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