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

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.

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

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Broncos' Christmas night showdown with Chiefs has become much easier, less interesting originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. When the 2025 NFL schedule dropped, it looked like one of the biggest games of the year, certainly for fans inside Broncos Country.