That means, for Week 13, Broncos Country should be rooting for the Dallas Cowboys over the Kansas City Chiefs, though it's far more than just AFC vs. NFC. The Chiefs being a divisional opponent adds to the importance of the Cowboys walking out with the win.

Denver Broncos place kicker Wil Lutz (3) is congratulated by teammate Jarrett Stidham, right, after celebrates making a 35-yard field goal to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL football game Sunday,

A surging Broncos team faces offensive uncertainty and penalty woes as key players return, potentially impacting their playoff aspirations.

The Denver Broncos entered their Week 12 bye with one glaring question mark at the running back position following J.K. Dobbins’ season-ending injury. Unfortunately, their attempt to bring in a replacement for Dobbins on Sunday was foiled by perhaps their biggest AFC West rival, the Kansas City Chiefs.

Here's everything you need to know when the Denver Broncos play the Washington Commanders Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season.

With the AFC looking more vulnerable than anticipated, Denver is in a strong position to make a serious postseason run.

Coming out of their bye week with a 9-2 record, the Denver Broncos are now ranked fourth in Nate Davis' latest NFL power rankings for USA TODAY Sports. That's been their ranking for three straight weeks now. A team that relies heavily on its special teams signed K Wil Lutz to a three-year extension Monday − good way to end any bye week.

Even with six games left in the season, the Denver Broncos' scouting department has been hard at work looking ahead to the 2026 NFL draft. While the Broncos sit at 9-2, there are some clear areas they can look to improve in next year's draft.