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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has led his team to the No. 1 seed in the AFC in just his second year as the team's starting quarterback. And while many critics out there refuse to give him much credit, he finished the season by posting two marks that no one can really sneeze at.
The Broncos' most logical in-house replacement if they lose Joseph would be defensive pass game coordinator/assistant head coach Jim Leonhard, who has drawn DC interest from NFL teams in the past. Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X ! Did you know : These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
The Broncos came out on top 19-3 in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers, though their performance wasn't all that convincing. Denver finished with 240 total yards despite L.A. resting some key veterans with an eye toward Wild Card Weekend. Quarterback Bo Nix failed to hit 200 passing yards for the second straight week.
The Los Angeles Chargers face the Denver Broncos, led by quarterback Bo Nix, on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.
Joseph, the Denver Broncos ' defensive coordinator, is drawing head coach interest, and at least two other coaches could be offered promotions elsewhere in 2026. The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported Sunday that Davis Webb and Jim Leonhard are among the coaches who are candidates for " larger roles " during the 2026 hiring cycle.
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NFL playoff picture: What does Broncos’ win over Chargers mean for AFC standings in Week 18
The Chargers face the Broncos in Denver on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture in Week 18.
After clinching the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs and securing a bye for the wild-card round, the Denver Broncos have also clinched a bottom-eight pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. The Broncos currently hold seven picks for April's draft, but that number could grow in the coming months.
Despite its stellar record, Denver is only 6-9-1 against the spread. Los Angeles is 8-7-1 ATS but had four straight covers before losing to the Texans at home in Week 17. The Chargers are 6-9-1 to the Over while the Broncos are 7-9 to the Over.