Broncos 'ugly' shirts for winning AFC West left Sean Payton, players perplexed

The Broncos took care of business on Christmas Day against the Chiefs while the Chargers couldn’t pull out the win against Houston. Denver will officially host a playoff game and claim the division title as the Chiefs’ long hold over the AFC West comes to an end.

Travis Kelce Hypes Bo Nix in Postgame Mic'd Up Video After Broncos vs. Chiefs

Travis Kelce had nothing but love for second-year quarterback Bo Nix after the Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 on Sunday.

Broncos injuries: 5 players banged up going into Week 18

Elsewhere on the injury front, defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers played just 11 snaps last week before exiting the game with hip flexor discomfort. JFM is expected to be ready for Week 18, according to KUSA-TV's Mike Klis. Meanwhile, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto is wearing a large brace on his right arm, but playing through it.

Chargers Make Decision on Playing Justin Herbert vs. Broncos

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will not play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the 13-3 Denver Broncos, head coach Jim Harbaugh announced.

Justin Herbert's Status for Chargers' Finale vs. Broncos Discussed by HC Jim Harbaugh

With the Los Angeles Chargers locked into a playoff spot and playing for nothing but seeding in their regular-season finale against the Denver Broncos, quarterback Justin Herbert will not take the field.

This is what Travis Kelce told Bo Nix after Broncos beat Chiefs

Nix embraced Kelce and expressed gratitude for the message. "I appreciate it, man," said Nix to Kelce. Kelce has a documented respect for Nix dating back to 2024, when Nix and the Broncos very nearly stole a win in Arrowhead, if not for a blocked field goal.

Broncos' 5 Best Draft Fits for 2026

Spencer Fano is the tackle that gets all the attention from the Utah Utes, but Lomu is also a good option. The Broncos' starting tackles will be 34 and 31 years old at the start of next season, and both have deals that the team can get out of in 2027, which may be helpful with how much money Denver has invested in the line.

Broncos’ muted celebration of AFC West title indicative of bigger goals ahead

Sean Payton didn't mark team's division title outside of distributing "ugly" shirts and hats. The No. 1 seed would bring bigger celebration.

Denver Broncos won't face QB Justin Herbert when they play the Chargers on Sunday

In a game with high stakes for the Denver Broncos on Sunday, things should be a little easier now that they are learning they won't face the Chargers franchise quarterback.

6 Broncos players who must step up to help avoid early playoff exit

The Broncos are AFC West champions and are going to host at least one game in the playoffs. If they have the No. 1 seed, any team that beats them will have to do so at Empower Field at Mile High, a place the Broncos have lost just once since last October.
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