With a win on Christmas day against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Denver Broncos now control their own destiny in the AFC playoff race.
If Denver were to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers next week, they'll earn the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a first-round bye that comes with it.
After being held to only field goals in the first half, Bo Nix scored a rushing touchdown in the third quarter before connecting with running back RJ Harvey in the back of the end zone in the fourth quarter to break a 13-13 tie.
Although they didn't provide the most convincing victory versus the Chiefs and their third-string quarterback, the Broncos found a way to win, something they've done in close games all season.
Thursday night's game was the 13th one-score game that Denver has played this season. Of those 13 games, Denver is 11-2. Their two losses came in Weeks 2 and 3, having lost to the Colts and Chargers.
Additionally, last night's game saw the Broncos win another game after trailing. Denver trailed 7-6 at halftime and didn't hold their first lead until the 1:55 mark in the third quarter.
The victory also marks the Broncos' 12th comeback win of the season, an NFL record.
That said, the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars have not yet been ruled out for the No. 1 seed. New England will face the Jets this Sunday while the Jaguars are matched up against the Indianapolis Colts.
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