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 Chiefs won the coin toss and deferred. Harrison Butker’s kickoff hit the end zone, bringing the Broncos out to their own 35-yard line to start the opening drive. Quarterback Bo Nix immediately found rookie running back R.

The 2025 NFL Christmas schedule concludes with a "Thursday Night Football" AFC West battle of teams in a surprising position as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Denver Broncos. The Broncos (12-3) lead the entire AFC and are chasing a top seed and a bye in the NFL playoffs.

Daaaaa Bears set the record at 72, a year in which they dominated opponents. These Broncos now have two games to play to break the record. After five sacks against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Denver's defense only needs 10 sacks to surpass Chicago for the all-time mark. And they have a good chance to do it in their next two games.

The Broncos face the Chiefs in Kansas City on Christmas. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture in Week 17.

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.

Sixteen weeks into the 2025 NFL season, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has a 57.0 " Total QBR " rating from ESPN, which ranks 14th out of 32 starting QBs. Nix's traditional passer rating is 89.0.