Matt Levine: The Broncos got into the postseason in the final week but they deserved to be there. The defense has been great all season long and could make life tough for the Bills. However, Josh Allen has been playing like the MVP all season and helps Buffalo advance.

The Denver Broncos head to Highmark Stadium this Sunday for the wildcard matchup with the No 2 seeded Buffalo Bills. It is not expected to go well for the Broncos, who will be starting rookie quarterback Bo Nix. The Bills were undefeated at home this year. Vegas has the Bills favored to win by 9 points.

The Bills open the playoffs Sunday by hosting the Broncos in a wild-card game. Here is Sal Maiorana's in-depth preview.

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Bo Nix has rewarded Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton’s faith in him with his play.Long before that, though, the rookie had to earn the starting quarterback job. That required earning the respect of his teammates,