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.

After the Broncos pulled off a 20-13 win over Kansas City, Kelce met some Broncos players on the field, including quarterback Bo Nix. The two briefly exchanged greetings, as Kelce appeared to soak in what could be his final appearance at Arrowhead as a player.

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 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.

Bo Nix tossed a 1-yard scoring pass to RJ Harvey with 1:45 remaining and the Denver Broncos played keepaway while notching a 20-13 victory over the host Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. Nix completed 26 of 38 passes for 182 yards and one interception and rushed for 42 yards and a touchdown on nine carries as Denver (13-3) won for the 12th time in 13 games.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has been named a second alternate for the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl, 9NEWS' Mike Klis reported Tuesday. Nix's selection comes after six of his Broncos teammates were announced as Pro Bowl starters: right guard Quinn Meinerz,

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.