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.

The Broncos earned the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC with a Week 18 win. Here's a look at who they could play in their first NFL playoff game.

For the ninth time​ since 1975, the Denver Broncos have secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC at the conclusion of the regular season.

The Denver Broncos wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs without their offense scoring a touchdown on Sunday. In a 19-3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, the Broncos used four field goals and a pick-six to complete their regular season with a 14-3 record.

Broncos Pro Bowler offensive lineman Garett Bolles leaves the first half of Sunday's game against the Chargers.

The Denver Broncos won the AFC West in 2025. We already know their 2026 opponents and what it means for their playoff chances next year.

Both first-round rookie Omarion Hampton and backup Kimani Vidal popped up on the injury report this week for a game in Denver that won’t feature Chargers star quarterback Justin Herbert.