The Patriots are going to need help from the Denver Broncos' remaining opponents in order to overtake them for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

This week, the 12-2 Denver Broncos will host the 10-4 Jacksonville Jaguars in their second consecutive home game against a playoff-caliber opponent. Denver is the only team in the league with an undefeated home record (7-0), and this marks the second consecutive season with a playoff berth.

The New England Patriots can clinch a playoff berth in Week 16 and still control their own destiny in their pursuit of the AFC East title but are no longer in the driver’s seat for the conference’s top seed.

The Broncos have already clinched a playoff berth, but they still have plenty to play for. Denver needs to avoid this nightmare scenario.

The Broncos clinched a postseason berth and grabbed sole possession of the AFC's No. 1 overall seed via a 34-26 win over the Packers in Week 15. Some were surprised that the Broncos didn't fully embrace a "hat and T-shirt" celebration in the locker room following the victory over Green Bay.

Denver's dominant defense and surging offense set the stage for a Super Bowl run, fueled by a coveted first-round playoff bye.

Kickoff for the Broncos versus the Jaguars is at 2:05 p.m. MST on Sunday, Dec. 21. Broncos fans have two chances to watch the team at home before the playoffs begin. Tickets are still available, and don’t worry, they haven’t hit playoff prices quite yet.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have cruised to a five-game winning streak to cement themselves as a legitimate playoff threat in the 2025 NFL season. They're currentl

The AFC’s two top teams are home underdogs in Week 15. That sums up the state of the NFL in 2025. There are no dominant teams and even the ones with the best records still have much to prove.