No matter how the matchup looks on paper, the play on the field can tell a completely different story.

The Denver Broncos almost learned that the hard way as the Washington Commanders took them the distance, but it was the heavily favoured top seed in the AFC who eventually survived in overtime.

It was the type of game Denver has become accustomed to playing this season, as they tied the NFL record with their seventh win by four or fewer points. The Broncos are also only the second team to win four straight games in the same season by three points or fewer.

The 1986 New York Giants did it on the way to winning the Super Bowl, and while you can see the path for the Broncos to go the distance, they certainly have areas to clean up.

Denver continues to struggle to run the ball consistentl

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