The Denver Broncos found the right kind of success on their opening drive in Week 18. It was one of their best offensive drives of the season, even if it only resulted in a field goal.

Where do things stand? What needs to be sorted out? Check back as the NFL playoff field gets finalized Sunday.

After clinching the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs and securing a bye for the wild-card round, the Denver Broncos have also clinched a bottom-eight pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. The Broncos currently hold seven picks for April's draft, but that number could grow in the coming months.

The Denver Broncos secured the top seed in the AFC with a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, ending the regular season 14-3 and positioning themselves as Super Bowl contenders.

It was three years ago in the NFC Championship Game when the Philadelphia Eagles trounced the San Francisco 49ers 31-7 to advance to Super Bowl LVII. Brock Purdy was injured in that game, hindering San Francisco’s chances.

For the ninth time​ since 1975, the Denver Broncos have secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC at the conclusion of the regular season.

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