The Chiefs won't have Patrick Mahomes or any hope of making the playoffs when they host the Broncos on Christmas.

After going 10-7 and reaching the NFL playoffs last season, the Broncos have five nationally-televised games on their 2025 schedule. Denver will be featured on Sunday Night Football , Monday Night Football and Thursday Night Football this fall.

Denver Broncos' remaining 2025 schedule sets up perfectly for tough playoff run originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Coming off a 22-19 win over the Kansas City Chiefs last week, the Denver Broncos have a bye in Week 12 (Sunday, Nov. 23) before going on the road to face the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football in Week 13 (Nov. 30).

Last year, the Broncos went 10-7 in coach Sean Payton's second season, reaching the NFL playoffs for the first time since the team won Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 campaign. Payton will now attempt to get his squad back to the playoffs -- and he has aspirations to go much further than the Wild Card round this time.

Dec 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) attempts to throw downfield under pressure from Green Bay Packers defensive end Rashan Gary (52) during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Broncos stack of wins is so large it’s undeniable.

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Each conference will have seven playoff teams: four division winners (No. 1 through No. 4) and three at-large teams, called wild cards (No. 5 through No. 7). The division winners are ranked by best record to worst and will each host at least one playoff game.