Broncos win first AFC West title in a decade, ending Chiefs’ reign, and eye No. 1 seed
December 27, 2025
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. The Broncos, now 13-3, will host the Chargers (11-5) next weekend. This game won’t carry as much weight with the Chargers’ loss to Houston. But it’s hugely important to the Broncos who would clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC next week. After that, the Broncos because a win over the Chargers would secure the top seed in the AFC playoff bracket. The Broncos ended the Kansas City Chiefs’ nine-year division title run.