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Broncos Beat Chiefs 20-13 on Nix’s Late TD to Stay Atop AFC

The victory keeps Denver atop the conference with a chance to clinch the AFC West if Houston beats the Chargers.

Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) scores a touchdown defended by Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Dec 25, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (22) carries the ball for a touchdown defended by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (92) in the third quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Dec 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws a toucdown pass during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Denver improved to 13-3 and retained the AFC’s No. 1 seed, with the division clinched Saturday if the Texans defeat Los Angeles.
  • Bo Nix capped a 14-play drive with a 1-yard touchdown to RJ Harvey with 1:45 left after scoring earlier on a 9-yard scramble, finishing with 182 passing yards and 42 rushing yards.
  • The Broncos controlled possession for 39:28, converted 11 of 18 third downs, and limited Kansas City to 139 total yards on 42 plays.
  • A Chris Jones offsides on fourth-and-2 at the two-minute warning extended Denver’s final march, setting up the game-winning score.
  • With Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew sidelined, third-stringer Chris Oladokun started for Kansas City and threw for 66 yards and a touchdown as Denver completed its first season sweep of the Chiefs since 2014.