Denver Broncos Playoffs 2027
The Denver Broncos are 5-2, 2nd in the AFC West, ½ games behind the Kansas City Chiefs. If the season ended today they would be the AFC's No. 5 seed and visit the No. 4 Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card Round. Next: home to the Kansas City Chiefs, Sun, Nov 1 · 4:25 PM EST on CBS.
ChiefsSun, Nov 1 · 4:25 PM EST · CBS
Jaguars No. 4Then the Divisional Round on the road, reseeded against a top seedSeason Trend
AFC West Standings
AFC Playoff Race
| Seed | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiefs | 5-1 | – |
| 2 |  Bills | 5-1 | – |
| 3 |  Browns | 5-2 | ½ |
| 4 | Jaguars | 4-2 | 1 |
| 5 | Broncos | 5-2 | ½ |
| 6 |  Steelers | 5-2 | ½ |
| 7 |  Bengals | 4-2 | 1 |
| – |  Patriots | 4-3 | 1½ |
| – |  Ravens | 4-3 | 1½ |
| – |  Raiders | 3-4 | 2½ |
Four division winners (seeds 1-4) and three wild cards; only the No. 1 seed gets a bye. GB = games behind the No. 1 seed. Full AFC playoff picture →
Broncos 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 14 | at Chiefs | L 10-31 |
| 2 | Sep 20 | vs Jaguars | W 20-13 |
| 3 | Sep 27 | vs  Rams | W 30-26 |
| 4 | Oct 4 | at  49ers | L 14-24 |
| 5 | Oct 11 | at  Chargers | W 23-17 |
| 6 | Oct 15 | vs  Seahawks | W 17-14 |
| 7 | Oct 25 | at  Cardinals | W 30-16 |
| 8 | Nov 1 | vs Chiefs | 4:25 PM |
| 9 | Nov 8 | at  Panthers | 1:00 PM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | vs Raiders | 4:25 PM |
| 12 | Nov 27 | at Steelers | 3:00 PM |
| 13 | Dec 6 | vs  Dolphins | 4:05 PM |
| 14 | Dec 13 | at  Jets | 1:00 PM |
| 15 | Dec 20 | at Raiders | 4:25 PM |
| 16 | Dec 25 | vs Bills | 4:30 PM |
| 17 | Jan 2 | at Patriots | 1:00 PM |
| 18 | Jan 10 | vs Chargers | 1:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Bye week omitted.
This Denver Broncos playoffs page refreshes after every Broncos game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the AFC playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Denver Broncos playoffs FAQ
Are the Denver Broncos in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: the AFC’s No. 5 seed (wild card). Nothing is clinched until the magic number reaches zero.
Who would the Denver Broncos play in the playoffs?
The No. 4 Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card Round, on the road; then the Divisional Round on the road, reseeded against a top seed.
When is the next Broncos game?
Sun, Nov 1 · 4:25 PM EST, home to the Kansas City Chiefs, on CBS.
What is the Broncos record at home, on the road and in the division?
3-0 at home, 2-2 away, 1-1 in the AFC West and 2-1 against the AFC.
How do NFL teams make the playoffs?
Seven per conference: the four division winners, seeded 1-4 by record, and the three best remaining records as wild cards. Only the No. 1 seed skips the Wild Card Round.