The complete list of 2026 opponents will be finalized after the 2025 regular season concludes, and the finalized schedule will be announced with dates and times next spring, presumably in May. For now, Denver's focused on this week's opponent -- the Chargers -- but it's never too early for fans and pundits to look ahead to what's next.

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y − 1. Denver Broncos (13-3), AFC West champions: After surviving the Chiefs on Christmas night, win in Week 18, and Denver gets the top seed … but can't in Week 17. The Bolts' loss Saturday wrapped up the Broncos ' first division title in a decade − which was also the last time they won the Super Bowl. Remaining schedule: vs. Chargers

The NFL will likely announce the date and time for the Broncos-Chargers game during or just after SNF on Sunday.

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The Packers clinched a playoff spot with the Lions' loss to the Vikings on Christmas. Detroit was eliminated with the defeat, and now Green Bay is competing with Chicago for the NFC North.

Notable: The Bears secured a playoff berth via the Lions' loss to the Steelers in Week 16, and they won the NFC North after their overtime win over the Green Bay Packers, who also fell to the Ravens on Saturday night. The Bears also have about a 14% chance at the No. 1 overall seed.