who will denver broncos play in the playoffs

The Denver Broncos’ next playoff opponent is not locked in yet; they will host the winner of the Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots game in the AFC Championship Game.

Quick Scoop

• The Broncos have already advanced to the AFC Championship Game after beating the Buffalo Bills 33–30 in an overtime thriller.

• As the AFC’s No. 1 seed, Denver will host the conference title game at Empower Field at Mile High.

• Their opponent will be whichever team wins the Texans–Patriots Divisional Round matchup, so the possibilities are:
  • Broncos vs. Texans in Denver.

* Broncos vs. Patriots in Denver.

What this means for fans

• You can already plan for an AFC Championship home game in Denver on Sunday, Jan. 25, with the exact matchup decided once Texans–Patriots goes final.

• Until that game ends, all discussions about “who will Denver Broncos play in the playoffs” are really about these two scenarios: a rematch against Houston or a high-profile showdown with New England.

In forum-style conversations and trending discussions, fans are split: some want the perceived easier path vs. Houston, others relish a classic AFC showdown with New England in the thin Denver air.

TL;DR: The answer to “who will Denver Broncos play in the playoffs” right now is: the winner of Texans vs. Patriots, in the AFC Championship Game in Denver.

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