The Broncos clinch the WAC championship title.

The Broncos had clinched their division on Dec. 1, spent the last five weeks doing crossword puzzles and could not regain their edge.

The Broncos have clinched home field throughout the American Conference playoffs, and Shanahan said he would take no chances with Elway.

The Broncos clinch the WAC crown.

The Broncos have already clinched their division title.

In 1999, the Broncos clinched the Mid-American Conference West Division title on their way to a 7-5 overall record.

In 2008 the Broncos went 9-1 and clinched a first round playoff bye week .

But contrary to calculations made earlier in the week by the N.F.L., the Broncos did not clinch a playoff berth with the victory.

The Broncos improve their record to 11-0 and clinch the WAC title.

The Broncos can clinch a wild-card spot if they beat San Francisco on Sunday.