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Sean Payton Explains Curious Way Broncos Celebrated AFC West Crown

In between their Christmas Night game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs and Monday morning, the Denver Broncos won the AFC West crown. The Los Angeles Chargers had a chance to keep it on the table, but couldn't beat the Houston Texans on Saturday, falling to 11-5 and clinching the divisional title for the Broncos.

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NFL Announces Date, Time for Broncos' Regular Season Finale

Week 18 is officially set. The NFL on Sunday announced the Denver Broncos' regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers will take place on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High, with kickoff scheduled for 2:25 p.m.

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The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

How many of the 35 quarterbacks in NFL history to complete at least 3,000 passes in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL 60,000 passing-yard club' quiz

The 'NFL Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 29

Broncos' Defense Declining At Worst Time, the Numbers Show

The Denver Broncos have a lot to focus on defensively because they were one of the best units in the NFL over the first 11 weeks of the season, but have clearly fallen off.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

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The 'NFL passing leaders in their first 2 years' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 28

The Fate of Broncos’ Six Previous 13-Win AFC West Champion Teams

The Denver Broncos are the 2025 AFC West Champions . It's Denver's 16th division crown all time. The 2025 squad became the seventh Broncos team to win the division with 13 or more wins.

Bo Nix News / Gridiron Heroics / December 28

'NFL History': Bo Nix Breaks Derek Carr’s Record in Broncos’ Win Against Chiefs

Bo Nix added another milestone to a rapidly growing résumé on Christmas night, carving his name into the Denver Broncos record book. The young quarterback helped Denver secure a gritty win over the Kansas City Chiefs while surpassing a franchise mark previously held by Derek Carr.

Cody Schrader News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 28

Broncos Re-Sign Ex-Rams Playmaker With 'Interesting' Story

The Denver Broncos have re-signed running back Cody Schrader to the practice squad, the team announced . The Broncos originally claimed Schrader off waivers on December 15, where he remained until Christmas Day.

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The 'Super Bowl-winning head coaches' quiz

How many of the winning coaches from every Super Bowl can you name in six minutes?

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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.

Jonathon Cooper News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper says ‘fk the Chiefs’ after winning AFC West – ‘B*h made a** pansies’

There’s a new ruler of the AFC West. After years of dominance by the Kansas City Chiefs, the multi-time champions have fallen this season. In their stead, the Denver Broncos have assumed control of the division.

Quinn Meinerz News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 28

One Quinn Meinerz Comment Perfectly Captures Broncos’ Late-Game Edge

The Denver Broncos added another comeback win to their 2025 tally on Christmas Night, defeating the depleted Kansas City Chiefs 20-13. While the Chiefs received plenty of plaudits for their never-say-die propensity last season, the 2025 Broncos have seemingly been deemed far less praiseworthy for matching that exact win total in such games.

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The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 28

Packers have major concerns after defensive no-show against Ravens

The status of starting quarterback Jordan Love is a major concern for the Green Bay Packers. But as Malik Willis has demonstrated over the past two years, their offense can function at a high level with him in the lineup. Their bigger concern than Love's injury right now might be the state of their defense.

Bears’ Austin Booker punished over hit that concussed Jordan Love

Lions fan involved in DK Metcalf altercation denies using foul language

Could Lions make coaching changes after missing playoffs?

Veteran pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney wants to play in 2026

Denver Broncos News / Total Apex Sports / December 27

The Drought is Over: The Broncos Are Finally Kings of the AFC West Again

For the first time since Peyton Manning was still barking “Omaha” at the line of scrimmage, the Denver Broncos are the AFC West champions. It took a decade

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 27

Broncos Are the 2025 AFC West Champions

The Denver Broncos are the 2025 AFC West champions. After defeating the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Night, the Broncos needed the Houston Texans to knock off the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.

Bo Nix News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 27

Bo Nix Admits the Harsh Truth About the Chargers

The Denver Broncos took care of business against a depleted but highly motivated Kansas City Chiefs team on Christmas Night. That win could help deliver the AFC West crown to the Broncos, if the Los Angeles Chargers lose to the Houston Texans on Saturday.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 27

Broncos Player Grades From Narrow Christmas Win Over Chiefs

The Denver Broncos pulled out the win on Christmas Day to keep themselves in control of the division and for the top seed in the AFC. It was a short week,

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 27

Broncos Waive Offensive Lineman Before Season Finale

The Denver Broncos on Saturday waived offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton from the 53-man roster, the team announced. This was the corresponding move after Denver signed center Sam Mustipher off the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 27

Saturday AFC Showdown Comes With Massive Stakes for Broncos

The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Night, but their inconsistent performance may not inspire confidence in the season finale.

Bo Nix News / Total Apex Sports / December 27

Denver Broncos Quarterback Bo Nix In Great Company Following First 2 NFL Seasons

Bo Nix’s performance on Christmas night wasn’t exactly a masterpiece you hang in the Louvre. It was messy, chaotic, but it was a win. The Denver Broncos walked into Arrowhead Stadium, a place where dreams usually go to die in a sea of red, and walked out with a gritty 20-13 victory over the Chiefs.

Denver Broncos News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

Three takeaways from the Broncos Christmas win

The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 on Christmas Day. It marked the team’s first win against the Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium since 2015.

R.J. Harvey News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 26

Broncos’ RJ Harvey joins illustrious club after big game on Christmas vs. Chiefs

RJ Harvey has made the most of his situation with the Denver Broncos. The rookie running back started the year behind veteran running back JK Dobbins. Dobbins was having a solid season, leaving Harvey to lurk in the shadows as a promising rookie who wasn’t as featured.