Broncos are AFC West champions
Key Points:
- The Denver Broncos clinched the AFC West Division title for the first time since 2015 after the Houston Texans defeated the Los Angeles Chargers, ensuring the Broncos' 13-3 record cannot be surpassed with one game remaining.
- Denver currently holds the No. 1 AFC playoff seed tiebreaker over the New England Patriots, with a chance to secure a first-round bye and home-field advantage through the AFC playoffs.
- The Broncos set an NFL record with 12 come-from-behind wins this season, fueled by an 11-game winning streak after a slow 1-2 start, demonstrating resilience and strong coaching under Sean Payton.
- Since their 2015 Super Bowl 50 victory, the Broncos endured nine