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Denver Broncos: Most Favorable Divisional Playoff Opponent?

By Jonathan Savitske

Jan 3, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after the game against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after the game against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 22, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) rushes during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 22, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) rushes during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

MOST FAVORABLE MATCHUP FOR DENVER BRONCOS

In my opinion, the best matchup for the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional round of the playoffs is the Houston Texans. While their defense is formidable, their offense lacks the punch of the Steelers and even the Chiefs, which gave the Broncos trouble this year in losses to both teams.

J.J. Watt would certainly give the Denver Broncos’ offense fits, but with the lack of a true running attack, the Broncos defense would find a way to give them a victory — especially with the game at Mile High. There is also some history in this game, as Head Coach Gary Kubiak helmed the Texans from 2006-2013.

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What team would be the worst match up for the Denver Broncos? Keep it here this week as we continue to cover the Broncos playoff push to see who we think.

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