Denver Broncos coaches and players alike eye the biggest playoff opportunity since winning Super Bowl 50 ten years ago: being the No. 1 seed in the AFC, something they can accomplish with a win against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

As the 2025 season comes to an end, the Denver Broncos will enter the season finale on Sunday with a chance to secure the top seed in the AFC. After losing one of their top wide receivers late in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars,

Here's everything to know about the Broncos' Week 18 and final regular-season game versus the Los Angeles Chargers.

Early in the season, Payton praised Broncos fans for their full-throated support of the team in multiple games. Denver faithful have also been a force to be reckoned with on the road in 2025, creating a mini-home field advantage in several stadiums across the league.

Tom Brady says the Denver Broncos have the tools to make a deep playoff run if Bo Nix can make a big change. The Denver Broncos have hit form at just the right time, clinching the AFC West after sweeping the Kansas City Chiefs.

Here’s a look at how various national experts rated the Broncos in their power rankings entering Week 18:

The Broncos have already clinched an AFC West title, and if they defeat the Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) in Week 18, Denver will also clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. Already dealing with a host of injuries, L.A. will rest quarterback Justin Herbert and key starters, making the Broncos clear favorites.

Denver controls its own destiny for playoff seeding in the last week of the NFL season. Here are the possibilities.

How to watch, listen to and live stream the Broncos’ Week 16 home matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.

Bo Nix’s response was worth its weight in gold. Or, at least, worth a heavy 501 (c)3 donation.

The Denver Broncos secured the American Football Conference West division with a win over the Kansas City Chiefs and a Los Angeles Chargers loss in Week 17.