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.

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

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

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.

Unfortunately, Minshew tore his ACL in Week 16, forcing Chris Oladokun to take over under center. Now, Oladokun and the Chiefs will host the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day. The Chiefs are 12.5-point home dogs versus the Broncos at the best online sportsbooks, while the over/under hovers around 36.5 points.

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.

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After an offensive pass interference call on a completion to Evan Engram, Bo Nix comes through with another terrific throw. He splits two defenders to Courtland Sutton, who makes a diving catch down the sideline to the Chiefs’ 30-yard line.