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.

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 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.

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.

Week 17’s schedule starts with a three-game slate on Christmas. We predict the winners for each of those three games and give you a chance to join in.

The real hit to the gut for Kansas City came with the loss of Patrick Mahomes in Week 15. Kansas City’s starting quarterback is currently on injured reserve dealing with a torn ACL and LCL, which he had surgery on the day after suffering the left knee injury.

Christmas Eve came with some not-so-good news for two of the AFC West's top receiving talents: The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Rashee Rice (concussion) on season-ending IR, and the Las Vegas Raiders did the same with tight end Brock Bowers (knee).