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 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.

The Denver Broncos found themselves in the losing column this past week, falling to the red-hot Jacksonville Jaguars 34-20 in a dysfunctional and disheartening effort. Denver is 12-3 and still holds the first seed, but must win out for the best chance to keep the No. 1 playoff seed and lock up the AFC West.

The Denver Broncos (12-3) are set to go on the road to face the Kansas City Chiefs (6-9) in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 25. Check out NFL.com's preview (and expert game picks) for the Christmas Day showdown in the video below.

With Denver in first place, Nik Bonitto opened a new chapter by launching his YouTube channel while the Broncos prepare for a crucial Christmas night matchup.

Broncos. We break down how they can clinch the AFC West, and the No. 1 seed, in the 2026 NFL Playoffs in Week 17.

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.