In a remarkable comeback, the Denver Broncos secured a spot in the playoffs after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 38-0, marking the end of an eight-year postseason drought. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix made history by completing his first 18 passes and finishing with four touchdown passes, totaling 321 yards in the game. This victory not only snapped the Broncos' two-game losing streak but also set a new franchise record for consecutive completions in a game.

The Chiefs, having already clinched the AFC's No. 1 seed, opted to rest several key players, including Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. As a result, their backup quarterback, Carson Wentz, struggled against the Broncos' formidable defense, which recorded four sacks. The Broncos will now face the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round next weekend.

The Kansas City Chiefs are poised to welcome back cornerback Jaylen Watson for the playoffs, having opened his three-week practice window. Watson, who suffered a broken ankle in Week 7 against the San Francisco 49ers, has been on injured reserve but has recently shared progress on social media, including videos of his recovery. The Chiefs have until January 24 to activate him to the 53-man roster.

In his limited time on the field, Watson recorded six passes defended and 32 combined tackles in six games. Head coach Andy Reid mentioned that there is a chance for Watson and Mecole Hardman to return for the playoffs, although it may be a stretch. Watson has been a vital part of the Chiefs' defense since joining in 2022, contributing to their championship runs and playoff experience.