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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.

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Broncos Edge Chiefs on Christmas: What It Means for the AFC West

It wasn’t pretty, and it certainly wasn’t the high-flying offensive showcase we’ve come to expect from AFC West rivalries of the past decade. But on a cold Christmas night at Arrowhead Stadium, the Denver Broncos did exactly what they needed to do, grinding out a 20-13 victory over a depleted Kansas City Chiefs squad.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 25

Broncos edge Chiefs to get closer to AFC's No. 1 seed

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 25

Broncos one step closer to securing home-field advantage

Broncos one step closer to securing important home-field advantage in playoffs

They probably will not be totally satisfied with the process in how they played on Thursday night, but the Denver Broncos are going to be extremely satisfied with the result and what it means for them in the playoffs.

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Luke Wattenberg News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 25

Broncos Suffer Christmas Setback as Offensive Starter Heads to IR

The Denver Broncos are going to be without center Luke Wattenberg for the foreseeable future. Just hours ahead of their Christmas Night tilt with the Kansas City Chiefs, Wattenberg was placed on injured reserve, the Broncos announced.

Nik Bonitto News / Athlon Sports / December 25

Broncos Pro Bowler Nik Bonitto Announced YouTube Decision Amid NFL Season

Late December usually leaves little room for anything beyond football for players still chasing playoff positioning. Every meeting matters. Every snap is magnified.

Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / December 25

Broncos activate TE Marcedes Lewis, 41, for game vs. Chiefs

The Denver Broncos promoted veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis and guard Calvin Throckmorton to the active roster for Thursday's road game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 25

Broncos lose starting center to IR right before playoff push

The Denver Broncos need a new trench leader to turn to ahead of the NFL Playoffs. Their starting center Luke Wattenberg landed on injured reserve ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs Christmas showdown.

Bo Nix News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 25

Bo Nix Stands on the Brink of a Historic NFL Achievement

The Denver Broncos are coming off a humbling loss , but they still have everything in front of them. The Broncos will do battle with the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Night, and Sean Payton's team needs to take care of business.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Denver Broncos News / The Lead / December 25

Broncos’ Defense The Only Thing Stopping Them From Super Bowl LX

It was bound to happen. The Denver Broncos’ historic home winning streak of 11 games has ended after the Jaguars came into Mile High and took care of business. It’s the team’s first loss since Week 3, when the Broncos lost to the Chargers on a game-winning field goal.

Tom Brady News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 25

Tom Brady Weighs In on 'Surprising' Broncos Loss to Jaguars

Leave it to Tom Brady — of all people — to be the voice of reason regarding the Denver Broncos. Though he dropped them from the top spot in his newest NFL power rankings, the former legendary quarterback-turned-broadcaster cautioned against jumping ship on the Broncos following Sunday's "somewhat surprising" loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 25

Broncos at Chiefs: 5 Bold Predictions for Week 17

The Denver Broncos' matchup on Christmas Day against the Kansas City Chiefs has lost the luster that it had entering the season. Not only are the Chiefs

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 24

Multiple Broncos Starters Ruled Out in Crucial Chiefs Rematch

The Kansas City Chiefs are much depleted in Week 17, but the stakes couldn't be higher for the Denver Broncos. There is a scenario in which the Broncos could clinch the AFC West crown this week, if they beat the Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers lose to the Houston Texans.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 24

5 Keys to a Broncos Victory Over Chiefs on Christmas Day

The Denver Broncos have been humbled. After surviving a diverse number of highly intense games that often went down to the wire for 11 straight weeks, it turns out, Denver is mortal after all.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 24

Sean Payton Points Out One Clear Broncos Pro Bowl Snub

Safety Talanoa Hufanga was conspicuously absent from the list of Denver Broncos selected to the 2026 Pro Bowl. The Broncos co-led the NFL in the most Pro Bowl selections this year, and when you count the players selected as alternates, 13 Mile-High players received consideration for the league's All-Star Game.

Dre Greenlaw News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 24

Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw not going on IR with hamstring injury

The Denver Broncos are choosing optimism when it comes to linebacker Dre Greenlaw’s latest setback. According to Luca Evans of The Denver Post, the team does not plan to place Greenlaw on injured reserve after he suffered a non-contact hamstring injury in Sunday’s 34-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Patrick Surtain News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23

Broncos CB Patrick Surtain’s 4th Pro Bowl gives him ‘bragging rights’ over dad

The Denver Broncos defense continued to define the AFC landscape on Tuesday as Patrick Surtain II secured his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl selection, reinforcing both individual dominance and team-wide excellence.

Courtland Sutton News / Last Word On Sports / December 23

Broncos WR Courtland Sutton is on Pace to Reach a Milestone

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has the opportunity to accomplish something that could help make the case for him being one of the greatest wide receivers in franchise history.