US EditionBroncos win first AFC West title in a decade, ending Chiefs' reign, and eye No. 1 seed
- On Dec 27, 2025, the Denver Broncos clinched the AFC West after beating the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 on Christmas night and the Houston Texans' 20-16 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
- After topping their roster moves, head coach Sean Payton was acquired in an unusual trade sending a first-round pick to the New Orleans Saints, while quarterback Bo Nix was the last of six first-round picks in the 2024 NFL draft.
- At home, the Broncos are 7-1 at Empower Field at Mile High and have won 12 of their last 13 home games, while Bo Nix holds the NFL record with 23 wins through two seasons.
- In Week 18, a home win would give the Broncos the AFC No.1 seed, or they could secure it as early as Sunday if the Patriots, Jaguars and Bills all lose or tie.
- With a chance to match the 1998 team's 14 wins, the Broncos face a rivalry rematch with the Chargers while having lost all three games to Jim Harbaugh's Chargers since he arrived.
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Broncos officially end Chiefs' reign as AFC West champs with Chargers' loss to Texans
The Denver Broncos officially ended the Kansas City Chiefs’ reign on top of the AFC West Saturday when the Houston Texans topped the Los Angeles Chargers, 20-16.The Broncos pulled out a victory over the Chiefs Thursday night and received the bonus gift of a Chargers loss. It’s Denver’s first division title since the 2015 season, which is also the last time the team won the Super Bowl.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMKansas City …
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Broncos win first AFC West title in a decade, ending Chiefs' reign, and eye No. 1 seed
The Denver Broncos have clinched their first AFC West title in a decade after the Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 on Saturday.
Broncos Get Best News Possible With Loss by Chargers
This was probably better than any Christmas present the Denver Broncos could have received.Following Denver’s 20-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas night in Week 17, the Broncos clinched the AFC West championship following the Houston Texans going on the road to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers, 20-16, on Saturday.The win clinched a playoff spot for the Texans.It’s the first AFC West title for the Broncos since 2015 — the last year t…
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The Cañon City Daily RecordBroncos win AFC West for first time since 2015
The Broncos won the AFC West on Saturday when Houston beat the L.A. Chargers, ending a decade-long drought and securing at least one home playoff game next month. Denver will play for the AFC's No. 1 seed in Week 18.
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