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Found December 30, 2011 on Race Review Online: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Tim Tebow,  Kyle Orton,  Philip Rivers,  Jay Cutler,  John Fox,  Norv Turner,  Carson Palmer,  John Elway
TEAMS: Denver Broncos,  Kansas City Chiefs,  San Diego Chargers,  Chicago Bears,  Oakland Raiders,  Detroit Lions
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The NFL schedule makers got it right this year showcasing two games with great meaning for the post season. Tim Tebow and the Broncos face off against former starting quarterback Kyle Orton and the Chiefs. The Raiders are hoping to extend their three game winning streak against their arch rival Chargers. There has not been an AFC West showdown in week 17 quite like this since 2008. In 2008, the Broncos were 8-7 and the Chargers were 7-8 and playing each other in week 17. Quarterbacks Philip Rivers and Jay Cutler made it known that they disliked each other. Earlier in the 2008 season referee Ed Hochuli inadvertently blew his whistle on a Cutler fumble that he ruled an incompletion setting the stage for the week 17 showdown. In 2011, if the (8-7) Broncos win, they’re in the playoffs. If the Broncos lose, the (8-7) Raiders must win to win the division. Chargers and Chiefs can only play spoilers to their hated division rivals. The Broncos have not made the playoffs since 2005. The Rai...
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