If Denver wins and L.A. loses, the Broncos would clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC if the New England Patriots (12-3), Buffalo Bills (11-4) and Jaguars (11-4) also lose. New England, Buffalo and Jacksonville will face the New York Jets (3-12), Philadelphia Eagles (10-5) and Indianapolis Colts (8-7), respectively.

The SportsLine Inside the Lines team and Projection Model say the loser of Saturday's matchup may actually be the winner in the long run

Notable odds: The Colts are on the brink of elimination, with just a 2% shot at the playoffs, according to the Athletic, following Monday's loss to the 49ers. A Texans victory on Saturday vs. the Chargers will end the Colts' season.

The Texans embarrassed the Chargers in the playoffs last year. The Chargers have everything to play for — the division, the No. 1 seed and, yes, revenge. “This game Saturday against the Texans is the most important game of the year,” Harbaugh said.

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In the Christmas Day rivalry trifecta, the Denver Broncos will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in a complete role reversal. Over the previous 10 seasons, it was the Chiefs preparing for a playoff run,