The Kansas City Chiefs have decided to rest key players including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Chris Jones in their regular-season finale against the Denver Broncos, having already secured a playoff bye with a remarkable 15-1 record. Backup quarterback Carson Wentz will take over for Mahomes, while other starters such as Isiah Pacheco, Trent McDuffie, and Jawaan Taylor will also be inactive.

For the Denver Broncos, the stakes couldn't be higher. With a 9-7 record, they must win to secure a playoff berth for the first time since Super Bowl 50. The Broncos have faced disappointment in their last two games, missing opportunities to clinch a playoff spot. Inactives for Denver include Blake Watson, Levelle Bailey, Frank Crum, Matt Henningsen, and Eyioma Uwazurike, with Zach Wilson designated as the emergency quarterback.

The Denver Broncos have secured Garett Bolles with a four-year contract extension that features unique financial strategies, including option bonuses and void years to manage cap space. Bolles' cap number for this season is $20.8 million, with over $23 million guaranteed at signing and a total of $42 million in guarantees.

As the Broncos prepare for their matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, rookie running back Audric Estime is set to start due to Jaleel McLaughlin's injury. The team is also making adjustments in the secondary, opting for younger players in key positions.

The Denver Broncos have signed inside linebacker Zach Cunningham from their practice squad to fill a spot on the 53-man roster. In a related move, offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton has been re-signed to the practice squad after being waived earlier this week.

Cunningham, a former second-round pick, has an impressive career record, including a league-high 164 tackles in 2020. He adds depth to the Broncos' linebacker corps alongside Cody Barton, Justin Strnad, and Levelle Bailey.