Broncos clinch No. 1 seed in AFC
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What has been in doubt is how the Broncos' postseason will shake out, but with a win against the Los Angeles Chargers in the last game of the season, there is no more uncertainty on what the Broncos' playoff path will look like.
After winning the AFC West, the Denver Broncos now know their full schedule of opponents for the 2026 NFL season. In addition to playing their AFC West rivals, the Broncos will face the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks and the same-place finisher from the AFC South at home in 2026.
Fire Weather Watch adds extra tension as Denver looks to secure the No. 1 seed with multiple paths to playoff glory.
The Denver Broncos have earned the right to have the AFC’s road to the Super Bowl come though the Mile High City. Denver securing the top seed in a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers to earn the number one seed for the first time since winning Super Bowl 50 back in
Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto speaks to the media after the Broncos' win over the Chargers about his strip-sack, Denver's ability to force turnovers and more.
Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles went down midway through the second quarter on run play with an ankle injury and is questionable to return. Bolles was able to walk off the field under his own power. Frank Crum entered the game at left tackle for Denver.
The Denver Broncos found the right kind of success on their opening drive in Week 18. It was one of their best offensive drives of the season, even if it only resulted in a field goal.