The Denver Broncos not only have the best record in the AFC West, but also the best record in the NFL as they enter their Week 12 bye. The Broncos took the top spot in the AFC over the New England Patriots, while the NFC is led by the Philadelphia Eagles, whom Denver beat in Week 5. Let's take a look at the AFC playoff picture entering Week 12.

Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason. Click here to submit a question. Who are your Broncos MVP candidates at the halfway point of the season?

On "The Insiders," NFL.com Columnist Jeffri Chadiha breaks down why he thinks the Denver Broncos are the best team in the AFC West.

The Denver Broncos are the hottest team in the NFL. Denver's won 11 consecutive home games dating back to 2024 and eight straight games this season, the longest active streak in the NFL. With a 9-2 record, the Broncos are currently leading the AFC West -- and the entire conference.

Photos from the Denver Broncos game against division rival Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Denver won 22-19.

NFL legend Shannon Sharpe faces backlash from fans after making harsh critique of Denver Broncos starter on Sunday.

The NFL season continues in Week 11 when the Denver Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, streaming and NFL schedule.

We investigate the NFL playoff contenders as we head into Week 12 of the NFL season. Which teams improved their position and who fell following Week 11? What key games lay ahead as we look toward the postseason?

Each week of the NFL season, I’ll grade each AFC West team’s performance with a report card that tells the truth. Offense, defense, and overall performance will be measured accordingly. My grades aren’t about the box scores,