What happened: The Denver Broncos pace the NFL with six one-score victories this season, posting an undefeated 1.000 win percentage in close finishes. The Cleveland Browns sit second with five one-score wins across seven such contests. Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Minnesota follow with four close-game victories each.
Why it matters: Close-game execution has anchored a 7-2 start for the Broncos, who hold the No. 2 seed in the AFC behind a five-game winning streak. Conversely, Cleveland sits at 5-4 and eighth in the conference after dropping two consecutive games despite five narrow victories. Buffalo's 4-1 record in one-score margins keeps the Bills in control of the AFC's top seed at 7-1.
By the numbers: Denver Broncos: 6-0 (1.000) | 7-2 overall Cleveland Browns: 5-2 (.714) | 5-4 overall Buffalo Bills: 4-1 (.800) | 7-1 overall Pittsburgh Steelers: 4-1 (.800) Detroit Lions: 4-1 (.800) Minnesota Vikings: 4-1 (.800)
What to watch: Denver enters its bye week at 7-2 before continuing its regular season schedule. Minnesota looks to rebound from its Week 9 defeat when the Vikings visit Green Bay on Sunday.