The Broncos took care of business on Christmas Day against the Chiefs while the Chargers couldn’t pull out the win against Houston. Denver will officially host a playoff game and claim the division title as the Chiefs’ long hold over the AFC West comes to an end.

The Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 on Saturday to clinch an NFL play-off spot for a third straight year.

The Broncos secured the division title for the first time in a decade, taking the top spot away from the Kansas City Chiefs, who have reigned over the AFC West over the past nine years.

The Patriots became the fourth team to clinch a division title, the Browns kept the Ravens alive and the 49ers moved closer toward a No. 1 seed

Quarterback Justin Herbert will not play in the Los Angeles Chargers’ Week 18 matchup at the Denver Broncos, coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday.

“Like that sign out there on the highway out there said: ‘Road Work Continues,’” Patriots coach Mike Vrabel told his team in the locker room after the victory gave his team an 8-0 road record.

Here's how the NFL playoff picture looks after Sunday Night Football in Week 17:AFC Playoff PictureDIVISION LEADERS1. Broncos (13-3) Clinched the AFC West and will clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC if they win in Week 18.

The Denver Broncos took care of business as heavy favorites last week, while the Los Angeles Chargers did not giving the Broncos their first AFC West championship since the 2015 season.

The New England Patriots are AFC East champions for the first time since 2019.

The Patriots were on a bus back from the airport to Gillette Stadium last night when they learned the Buffalo Bills had lost to the Philadelphia Eagles.

For the six drives he was in the game for, Maye was ruthlessly efficient, completing 19 of his 21 pass attempts for 256 yards and five touchdowns, while also rushing for 22 yards on three carries.