The Chris Oladokun-led Chiefs, even with nothing to play for, hung with the Broncos just fine on Thursday night in Kansas City.

The Broncos quarterback threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to running back RJ Harvey with 1:45 remaining for the game-winner.

Bo Nix helped the Denver Broncos avoid an upset loss to Travis Kelce and a Kansas City Chiefs squad without Patrick Mahomes on Christmas Day, securing a 20-13 win.

Highlights from the Week 17 matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2025 NFL season.

Notable odds: The Colts are on the brink of elimination, with just a 2% shot at the playoffs, according to the Athletic, following Monday's loss to the 49ers. A Texans victory on Saturday vs. the Chargers will end the Colts' season.

The Los Angeles Chargers have clinched a playoff berth, but they also control their own destiny for the AFC West. If they win their final two games, then they'll jump the Denver Broncos. L.A. would own the tiebreaker against Denver by virtue of a 2-0 head-to-head record.

The Denver Broncos have placed center Luke Wattenberg on injured reserve, dealing a significant blow to their offensive line.

Off the field, Nix and his wife, Izzy Smoke Nix, publicly confirmed major personal news in October. Izzy posted an Instagram announcement, captioned "Nix party of 3!!!" and accompanied by a short biblical quotation, that revealed the couple is expecting their first child.