Vance Joseph might be the reason the Broncos fall short again

Jacksonville Jaguars v Denver Broncos - NFL 2025 | Justin Edmonds/GettyImagesThe Denver Broncos are 12-3 on the season and control their own destiny for the AFC West title and the top seed in the AFC, which is outstanding. The Broncos were able to lose a game, as they have that cushion going for them even with the Bills, Chargers, and Patriots all winning in Week 16.

Now, approaching Week 17, Denver can clinch both the division and the AFC's top seed this week if things go their way. The easiest scenario that can happen is the Broncos beating the Chiefs on Christmas and the LA Chargers losing to the Houston Texans on Saturday. If that happens, the Broncos will go into their Week 18 home game…