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After their first-round bye and securing the No. 1 seed in the conference, the Denver Broncos will host the No. 6 seed Buffalo Bills and quarterback Josh Allen.

Allen, who willed his team to a wild-card victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, now sets his sights on returning to the game he has struggled to win in previous years. This time, the key difference is the absence of Patrick Mahomes and the three-time AFC champion Chiefs.

The Broncos, after going 14-3 in the regular season, are the top contenders in the AFC, in large part due to their defense. They will rely on this unit to limit Allen and company, with Mile High making it even more challenging for them to operate their offense.

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Bills vs. Broncos live updates, highlights from 2026 NFL playoff game

2 p.m.: Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard is appearing to go through pre-game workouts out on the field. Bernard enters this game questionable with a calf injury.

Bills LB Terrel Bernard appears to be going through a pre-game workout on the field with the strength and conditioning staff. Bernard is questionable with a calf injury.

— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) January 17, 2026

Bernard was a key contributor on that Bills defense, stacking up 65 total tackles and 44 solos during the regular season. 

1:56 p.m.: Will the Denver Broncos be able to shake off the rust against a red-hot Josh Allen and company?

"That bye week leads to rust... I'm really worried about Denver for that." @RealLoganRyan pic.twitter.com/a6V5kkH0ua

— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) January 17, 2026

Quarterback Bo Nix will have to settle in and potentially close an early gap. The Broncos have not played a starting quarterback in nearly three weeks.

1:49 p.m.: Bills quarterback Josh Allen arrives to face the Broncos in the divisional round of the playoffs. Allen aims to lead Buffalo to the AFC Championship for the second consecutive year.

Josh Allen arrives looking to get Bills back to AFC Title game pic.twitter.com/oiLYoNjDFB

— Mike Catalana (@MikeCatalana) January 17, 2026

The first two times Allen faced Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, he lost. However, this season, he would face either the New England Patriots or the Houston Texans.

1:45 p.m.: Bills defensive ends Greg Rousseau and Joey Bosa arrive at Empower Field at Mile High ahead of their divisional clash with the Broncos.

Greg Rousseau and a more aerodynamic Joey Bosa arrive for the division divisional playoff.#BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/XjYxQVuRVm

— Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) January 17, 2026

Bosa will look to make an impact and reach his first ever conference championship game with a win in Denver.

1:38 p.m.: Denver will aim to get back to the AFC Championship for the first time since the 2015-16 season. 

🗣️ IT'S A PLAYOFF GAMEDAY IN THE MILE HIGH CITY!#ClimbHigher x #BUFvsDEN pic.twitter.com/Jo6YUbwMeE

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 17, 2026

The last time this happened, Peyton Manning was the Broncos' quarterback, and Cam Newton was the league MVP. The Broncos, of course, won the Super Bowl that year over the Carolina Panthers.

1:24 p.m.: Buffalo will look to get back to the AFC Championship for the third time in the last six seasons with an appearance in 2021 and 2025.

GO BILLS‼️@NorthtownAuto | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/mrjirUpit3

— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 17, 2026

A win over the Broncos today would mark the eighth time the Bills organization has reached the conference championship, tying them with the Kansas City Chiefs for all-time appearances in the AFC.

1:16 p.m.: Josh Allen has a chance to tie or make NFL history with just one rushing touchdown today against the Broncos. 

Josh Allen has nine postseason rushing touchdowns after scoring two in the Wild Card round at Jacksonville 👏

With one Rush TD in today's game against the Broncos, he can tie Jalen Hurts for the most by a QB in postseason history. Pic.twitter.com/tiyXH7TsFI

— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) January 17, 2026

Allen, sitting at nine, will only need one more to tie Jalen Hurts for the most rushing touchdowns by a QB in the postseason. 

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Where to watch Bills vs. Broncos

Bills vs. Broncos start time

• Date: Saturday, Jan. 17
• Time:  4:30 p.m. ET, 1:30 p.m. PT

Broncos vs. Bills will kick off from Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 17.

What channel is Bills vs. Broncos on today?

• TV channel: CBS
• Live stream: Fubo

Broncos vs. Bills will air nationally on CBS. Jim Nantz will be in the broadcast booth as the play-by-play analyst, and he will be joined by former quarterback Tony Romo serving as the color commentator. Tracy Wolfson will be the sideline reporter. 

NFL playoff schedule 2026

Wild-card round

Saturday, January 10

Sunday, January 11

Monday, January 12

Divisional round

Saturday, January 17

Sunday, January 18

Conference championship round

Super Bowl