"It's fun to do something like that ... just kind of a great story,'' Nix said of his victory lap and high-fiving fans. "And our goal wasn't just to make the playoffs even though it hasn't been done in a while;

With a 10-7 record, Denver got the final wild-card spot in the AFC playoff field. As the No. 7 seed, the Broncos will play the No. 2 Buffalo Bills in a first-round game at noon CST Sunday at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. CBS will televise the game.

A look at the opponent for the Denver Broncos in the NFL playoffs as Broncos secure final spot in AFC postseason field.

The Buffalo Bills will kick off their NFL playoff run 1 p.m. Sunday at Highmark Stadium against the Denver Broncos. Buffalo lost its season finale to New Engla