The Denver Broncos have clinched their first AFC West division title in a decade after the Houston Texans defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 on Saturday. The victory ends the Kansas City Chiefs' long reign atop the division.
This marks a remarkable turnaround for the Broncos, who will host their first playoff game since January 2016. The team has rebuilt under new leadership after years of struggling to return to their Super Bowl-winning form.
"This is what we've been working toward all season," said Broncos head coach after learning of the Chargers' loss. "Our guys have shown incredible resilience and determination. Now the real work begins."
The Broncos are now eyeing the No. 1 seed in the AFC, which would give them home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. To achieve this, they'll need to win their remaining games while other results go their way.
The Chiefs had dominated the AFC West for nearly a decade, winning multiple Super Bowls during their reign. The changing of the guard represents a significant shift in the AFC's power dynamics heading into the 2026 playoffs.
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