Last year, Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton lost three members of his coaching staff to other clubs. Opposing teams could top that number in 2026. Four Broncos coaches have drawn interest from NFL clubs not in the playoffs, including three coaches who are being considered for head coach openings.

With the Wild Card round of the playoffs officially in the books, the Broncos are looking to welcome the Buffalo Bills to Mile High this Sunday. Things are different this year than they were last year.

The Denver Broncos have been patiently waiting with their first round bye, and after Sunday night they know they will host Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills at home next week. The Bills are flying high after coming back to beat the Jaguars in the final two minutes in a 27-24 road win.

There are no guarantees, but the window has been left open for the Buffalo Bills to get three star reinforcements back in time for their Divisional Round matchu

If the Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) on Sunday, Denver will clinch the top seed in the conference and secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. If the Broncos slip up, though, Denver could still land the No. 1 seed if it gets help from two other teams.

The Broncos earned the No. 1 seed, yet opened as home underdogs against the Bills, continuing a season-long trend of doubt and disrespect.

The season wasn’t perfect for the punter, but he proved himself a weapon for the team more often than not. Crawshaw ranked 13th in punting average and tied for third in punts inside the 20, both of which are reasonable metrics.

The NFL has announced the date for the Broncos' divisional round playoff game, but the time and TV channel will arrive Monday.