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There are three things that must happen over the final two weeks of the regular season for the Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a> to secure the AFC’s No. 1 seed in the playoffs.<\/p>\n With the Jaguars’ win on Sunday<\/a> over Denver, Jacksonville was able to remain in the mix for the AFC’s top spot.<\/p>\n The Jaguars<\/a> improved to 11-4 on the season as they ride a six-game winning streak into Week 17.<\/p>\n Jacksonville maintains a one-game lead in the AFC South over the (10-5) Houston Texans<\/a>, and they are the three seed in the overall AFC playoff picture.<\/p>\n When it comes to that top playoff spot, the 12-3 Broncos<\/a> and the 12-3 New England Patriots are ahead of the Jaguars.<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a>How the Jaguars can clinch the AFC’s No. 1 seed in the final weeks<\/p>\n In order for this to happen, here is what must happen, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter<\/a>:<\/p>\n Jaguars must win out.Denver has to lose one of their last two games.New England has to lose one of their final two games.<\/p>\n The Jaguars finish out the regular season on the road against Indianapolis and then at home against Tennessee.<\/p>\n Denver<\/a> is at Kansas City in Week 17 and then home against the LA Chargers in Week 18.<\/p>\n