The Denver Broncos still control their own destiny. Next up? Finding a way to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas.

Denver can land anywhere from the No. 1 seed to the No. 6 seed depending how the final two weeks of games unfold in the AFC.

Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars featured a few disputed decisions from Shawn Hochuli's officiating crew, including defensive lineman Malcolm Roach receiving a 15-yard roughing the passer penalty for his body weight landing on quarterback Trevor Lawrence just after a throw.

There isn’t a member of this Broncos locker room, as head coach Sean Payton said Monday, that didn’t feel like they were beaten by the Jaguars on Sunday.

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant was discharged from a local hospital after being treated for a violent collision — and subsequent concussion — that occurred during Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The news came directly via head coach Sean Payton.

The Denver Broncos did not practice on Monday, but they are required to release three injury reports leading up to a Thursday Night Football showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17. So the team released an estimated injury report on Monday evening.

After Ohio State held the Broncos to nine points in the third quarter and a nearly 50-point lead, McGuff brought in a group of five bench players to ride the game out for the Buckeyes. Forward Ella Hobbs hit a three-point shot, which got her entire team on the bench off their feet. It is the fifth of the season for the redshirt freshman.

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 21: Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Bo Nix (10) have a word before a game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 21, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. | Dustin Bradford / Icon Sportswire / Imago