Overview
- Denver enters 12-3 after a Week 16 loss that ended an 11-game win streak, having clinched a playoff berth and pursuing the AFC’s No. 1 seed.
- Kansas City is 6-9, eliminated from postseason contention, and turns to Chris Oladokun at quarterback after knee injuries sidelined Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew.
- Local updates list key Chiefs absences, including recent injured reserve moves for Trent McDuffie, Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton, plus multiple inactives on Christmas night.
- Sportsbooks heavily favor Denver, with DraftKings listing the Broncos -13.5 and a moneyline around -1064, and the total moving to 38.5.
- Bo Nix headlines Denver’s offense after 24 passing touchdowns and 3,600-plus yards, with Bet365 offering +300 for an Anytime Touchdown prop.