The timing of this NFL Week 17 matchup falling on Christmas could not be extra acceptable for quarterback Bo Nix and the Broncos (12-3), given what’s at stake. Denver would place itself for the AFC West title and the No. 1 seed with a win, a Patriots loss, and losses or ties by the Chargers, Payments and Jaguars; the membership would lock up the division with a win and Chargers loss or tie, or a tie and Chargers loss.
As for the Chiefs (6-9), taking part in one other meaningless sport with out Patrick Mahomes (torn ACL) will certainly really feel like an additional serving to of coal of their stockings. Nonetheless, Andy Reid’s squad could have an opportunity at Arrowhead to break Denver’s vacation just like the Grinch, and ship the Broncos again house feeling like Scrooges.
Observe alongside beneath for all of the highlights from the Broncos vs. Chiefs on Christmas evening:
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