The Denver Broncos achieved a franchise record with four players earning first-team AP All-Pro honors and six players overall recognized as All-Pros, highlighting a successful season with notable individual performances across offensive, defensive, and special teams units.
The Denver Broncos secured the AFC's No. 1 seed with a 19-3 victory over the Chargers, bringing them closer to their Super Bowl LX goal, emphasizing the importance of home-field advantage and ongoing team improvements.
The Denver Broncos' 2026 regular-season opponents have been finalized, including division rivals and teams from the AFC East and NFC West, with the schedule featuring 8 home games, 9 away games, and 10 games against playoff teams, with the full schedule to be released in spring.
The Denver Broncos secured the AFC's top seed and homefield advantage with a 19-3 win over the Chargers, highlighted by a dominant defensive performance and a game plan focused on simplicity for the offense, which struggled but was not a concern for future games.
The Denver Broncos secured the AFC's No. 1 seed and homefield advantage with a 19-3 win over the Chargers, who will enter the playoffs as the No. 7 seed. The game featured a strong defensive effort from Denver and notable injuries on both sides, setting up the Broncos for a playoff run while the Chargers prepare for a wild card matchup.
The Chargers will be without key players including Justin Herbert, Derwin James, and Tuli Tuipulotu in their Week 18 game against the Broncos, with several other starters also inactive due to injuries or coaching decisions.
The Denver Broncos aim to secure the AFC's No. 1 seed and a playoff bye with a win against the Chargers in their season finale, emphasizing the importance of winning the turnover battle, containing Trey Lance, and leveraging their home crowd at Empower Field to gain a postseason edge.
The Chargers face the Broncos in Week 18 with key players resting, including Justin Herbert, as they secure a playoff spot. Trey Lance will start, and young players like Lambert-Smith and Kennard may get extended opportunities. The team aims to finish strong and evaluate playoff seeding, with milestones and player performances to watch.
Several Denver Broncos players, including Garett Bolles, Zach Allen, Pat Surtain II, Nik Bonitto, and Talanoa Hufanga, were selected for ESPN's All-Pro teams, marking the most NFL selections of any team this season.
The article highlights three key Chargers players to watch in their Week 18 game against the Broncos: QB Trey Lance, making his first start with the Chargers; rookie LB Marlowe Wax, potentially making his defensive debut; and WR Tre' Harris, who has been a productive rookie receiver. With Justin Herbert out, these players' performances are crucial for the team's final game of the season.
The Chargers released their injury report for Week 18, revealing several key players, including Justin Herbert, with limited practice, and others like Khalil Mack and Keenan Allen resting. Notably, Omarion Hampton and Jamaree Salyer did not practice, with Salyer unlikely to play. The Chargers face the Broncos in Denver on Sunday, with the Chargers as underdogs.
The Week 18 NFL power rankings see the Seahawks maintaining the top spot, with notable teams like the Patriots, Jaguars, and Broncos also highly ranked. The rankings highlight key storylines such as team performances, player injuries, and playoff implications, with the Seahawks, Patriots, and Jaguars leading the pack as the postseason approaches.
Justin Herbert will not play in the Chargers' final game against the Broncos due to injury, with Trey Lance set to start. The Broncos aim to secure the AFC's No. 1 seed, which is crucial for their playoff positioning, while the Chargers, already in the playoffs, focus on health and preparation for future games.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will not play in the final game against the Broncos to rest and recover for the playoffs, with Trey Lance starting instead. The decision aims to keep Herbert healthy for the postseason, even if it means risking a loss in the regular-season finale.
The Los Angeles Chargers will rest quarterback Justin Herbert in their Week 18 game against the Denver Broncos to prioritize his health after an injury, which could impact playoff seeding and give the Broncos a chance to secure the No. 1 seed. The decision emphasizes the importance of Herbert's health for the upcoming playoff games, despite the potential to affect the Chargers' seeding and the Broncos' opportunity to clinch the top seed.