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NFL picks, Week 17: Chiefs vs. Broncos

The Broncos have no chance of losing to the Chiefs this weekend, if you ask NFL experts from around the ‘net.

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The Denver Broncos will attempt to clinch a first-round bye in the AFC playoffs on Sunday against the league-worst Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.

In addition to the possibility of earning a week off, the Broncos still have a shot at getting the No. 1 seed in the AFC, which would give them home field advantage through the playoffs, if the Houston Texans lose to the Indianapolis Colts on the road. However, Denver must make sure it takes care of business against Kansas City (2-13), a team which hasn't played well, but boasts enough talent to send five players to the 2013 Pro Bowl, the same number of players that Denver will send.

According to experts from around the web, the Broncos all but have at least the No. 2 seed in the bag. Analysts from CBS Sports, USA Today and Yahoo! Sports unanimously picked Denver to get past the Chiefs in Week 17.

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