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 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.

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 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.

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.

Daaaaa Bears set the record at 72, a year in which they dominated opponents. These Broncos now have two games to play to break the record. After five sacks against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Denver's defense only needs 10 sacks to surpass Chicago for the all-time mark. And they have a good chance to do it in their next two games.

Broncos. We break down how they can clinch the AFC West, and the No. 1 seed, in the 2026 NFL Playoffs in Week 17.

With Denver in first place, Nik Bonitto opened a new chapter by launching his YouTube channel while the Broncos prepare for a crucial Christmas night matchup.