The Bills, Texans, Chargers and Steelers would all present unique challenges the Broncos would have to overcome to reach the AFC title game.

Following those three moves, the Broncos currently have one open spot on the 53-man roster and one open spot on the practice squad. If Denver fills the active roster spot by promoting another player from the practice squad, the team will have room for both Christian and Lewis on the practice squad entering the NFL playoffs.

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A regular season of ugly aesthetics and scintillating comebacks is complete in Denver, with these Broncos streaking into the playoffs and able to now “see the light,” as head coach

OLB Nik Bonitto had a strip sack that led to a field goal and teamed up on another sack to finish with a career-high 14 QB takedowns this season. He’s the third Broncos defender to record 13 or more sacks in back-to-back seasons, joining LB Simon Fletcher (1991-93) and DE Trevor Pryce (1999-2000).

If the Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) on Sunday, Denver will clinch the top seed in the conference and secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. If the Broncos slip up, though, Denver could still land the No. 1 seed if it gets help from two other teams.

Fire Weather Watch adds extra tension as Denver looks to secure the No. 1 seed with multiple paths to playoff glory.

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

Broncos playoff picture: Updated NFL scenarios for Denver to clinch AFC No. 1 seed originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Denver Broncos already checked off one major goal by winning the AFC West, but there is still something to play for in Week 18.

Joseph conducted an interview with the Raiders in 2024 before Vegas ultimately hired former Seahawks castoff Pete Carroll, who was fired Monday. Joseph similarly spoke with the New York Jets last year prior to Gang Green tapping Aaron Glenn, who remains employed as of this writing.