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Broncos Clinch Playoffs With Win Over Packers as Injuries Cloud Outlook

Denver awaits Brandon Jones’s MRI results while navigating fresh questions at safety and running back depth.

Overview

  • The Broncos beat the Packers 34-26 to secure a postseason berth, and the Chiefs were officially eliminated from playoff contention.
  • Starting safety Brandon Jones exited after 34 snaps with a reported pectoral injury and is undergoing an MRI, with teammates characterizing early signs as concerning.
  • NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the outcome depends on MRI severity, noting a worst-case pectoral injury could end Jones’s season.
  • P.J. Locke replaced Jones alongside Talanoa Hufanga and played 32 defensive snaps to close out the game.
  • Running back R.J. Harvey left late with a rib injury and linebacker Justin Strnad departed with an ankle issue, leaving Denver thin at RB behind Tyler Badie and Jaleel McLaughlin as recent practice-squad addition Sincere McCormick looms as an option.