Atlanta got the win to help, going to 6-9 with the 26-19 victory. Bijan Robinson shined with his dual-threat ability, rushing for 76 yards on 16 carries while leading his team with 92 receiving yards and a score on seven catches.

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After a decade drought, the Denver Broncos are kings of the AFC West once more. Next up? Earning the AFC’s top seed for the playoffs.

Broncos are the frontrunners to claim the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs after beating the Chiefs on Christmas Day

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.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Chris Oladokun is set to make his first career start this week in the Kansas City Chiefs’ Christmas game against the Denver Broncos tomorrow night.

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 21: Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Bo Nix (10) have a word before a game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 21, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. | Dustin Bradford / Icon Sportswire / Imago

With Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew both on IR, the Chiefs are poised to start QB3 Chris Oladokun against the Broncos.

The Broncos and Chiefs will author the latest chapter of their AFC West rivalry in a Week 17 clash on Christmas night.