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The turnaround is worth digging into because the Broncos look like entirely different units when you turn on the tape, and the stats and analytics back it up, with one exception: the run game. The Broncos lost J.K. Dobbins in that game against the Raiders, and he was their most consistent and reliable running back.
The Broncos have already clinched the AFC West and a top-three seed. If they defeat the Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) in Week 18, Denver will clinch the No. 1 seed in the conference, ensuring home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Losses for the Packers and Chargers on Saturday were wins for the Bears and Broncos as the NFL playoff standings take shape.
The Denver Broncos are in a great position entering the season finale. The Broncos still have to win in order to clinch the No. 1 playoff seed, but the Los Angeles Chargers are resting Justin Herbert and other players.
The Draft Network believes the Broncos will make the Super Bowl and will have the 31st pick in the 2026 NFL draft. While Sean Payton could pick an offensive player to continue building around Bo Nix, author Justin Melo believes Georgia linebacker CJ Allen will be a worthwhile addition.
The Bears, Patriots, and Broncos all clinched their division in Week 17. Here is where the NFL Playoff picture stands
Week 18 is officially set. The NFL on Sunday announced the Denver Broncos' regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers will take place on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High, with kickoff scheduled for 2:25 p.m. MT. The game will be broadcast on CBS.
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In Sporting News' Week 18 picks, find out which teams clinch a playoff spot and who gets sent home in a pivotal final weekend.
Week 18 is upon us in the NFL, and the conclusion of the 2025 regular season has many playoff scenarios, including the remaining two spots in the AFC and NFC.
Of all the players that the Broncos selected in the 2025 NFL draft, second-round running back RJ Harvey has arguably made the biggest contributions. He became a key part of the running back rotation and,
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