Broncos officially end Chiefs' reign as AFC West champs with Chargers' loss to Texans

The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 20-13, but looked ‘embarrassing,' according to Nick Wright. Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes ask whether the Broncos should be concerned with the close win.

The Denver Broncos officially ended the Kansas City Chiefs’ reign on top of the AFC West Saturday when the Houston Texans topped the Los Angeles Chargers, 20-16.

The Broncos pulled out a victory over the Chiefs Thursday night and received the bonus gift of a Chargers loss. 

It’s Denver’s first division title since the 2015 season, which is also the last time the team won the Super Bowl.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix rolls out looking to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City had won the division title each year since the 2016 season when Alex Smith was still the starting quarterback. After Smith passed the torch to Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ winning continued. This year, the Chiefs looked out of sorts on both sides of the ball. Injuries had a lot to do with it. Kansas City also failed to win close games. The team dropped to 6-10 with their loss to Denver.

The Texans stayed in contention for the AFC South title with the win. C.J. Stroud had two big touchdown passes in the first quarter, a 75-yarder to Jayden Higgins and a 43-yarder to Jaylin Noel.

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Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins, left, celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Nico Collins during the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

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