Left open on the schedule, we now know when the Broncos will play.
When you printed off the Broncos schedule back in May, you may have noticed that Denver’s week 18 matchup at home against the Kansas City Chiefs was left unscheduled for either this Saturday or Sunday.
On Sunday night, the NFL ended the suspense, especially for ticket holders, and announced the entire week 18 schedule.
Your Denver Broncos will kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at 2:25PM MT. The Broncos will be wearing their throwback classic D uniforms.
Saturday’s slate includes just two games, Browns at Ravens and Bengals at Steelers. Sunday’s games are highlighted by Dolphins at Jets and Vikings at Detroit. One game is interesting because it affects the Broncos and their playoff push and the other because it features two of the best teams in the NFL as they lay final claim to the NFC North crown.
Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025
Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens, 4:30 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC)
Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC)
Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals, 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets, 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
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Jets questioning players’ effort as Aaron Rodgers hits new lows – ESPN
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Saquon Barkley eclipses 2,000-yard mark as Eagles clinch NFC East – ESPN
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