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Broncos Host Jaguars in AFC Showdown With Top-Seed and Division Stakes in Play

Oddsmakers give Denver a narrow edge due to its pass-rush advantage at altitude.

Overview

  • Kickoff is 4:05 p.m. ET at Empower Field at Mile High on FOX, with streaming available via services such as Fubo and radio coverage on KOA 94.1 FM (Broncos) and 1010XL/92.5 (Jaguars).
  • Denver is 12-2 with an 11-game winning streak and has clinched a playoff berth; the Broncos can clinch the AFC West with a win and a Chargers loss and strengthen their No. 1 seed chances with additional results.
  • Jacksonville is 10-4 after five straight wins and can clinch a playoff berth with a win plus a loss by the Colts or Texans, though the AFC South title cannot be secured this week.
  • The key matchup pits the NFL-leading Broncos pass rush (58 sacks) against Trevor Lawrence and a resurgent Jaguars offense that averaged 34.2 points during the streak, highlighted by Lawrence’s 330-yard, five-touchdown outing last week.
  • Jacksonville ruled out LB Jalen McLeod, DL Danny Striggow and RB Bhayshul Tuten, while Denver turns to S P.J. Locke with Brandon Jones on injured reserve; coach Sean Payton asked fans to peak crowd noise in the huddle to disrupt Jacksonville’s play-calling.