NFL playoff picture: Texans loss opens door for Broncos

The Houston Texans came into the weekend with the opportunity to lock up the best record in the AFC, a first round bye and home field advantage. Now, in order for that to happen, they'll need some help. With a 23-6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Texans will now root for the Denver Broncos to lose their game. If the Broncos win, they will pull into a tie with Houston atop the AFC standings, leaving it all up to Week 17's games. The Broncos came into today looking to clinch a first-round bye, ...