Get expert DEN Broncos vs. KC Chiefs Christmas Night Football insights for 12.25.2025. Preview odds, injuries, weather, and key matchups before making your NFL Week 17 game picks.
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When: Thursday, December 25, 2025 | 8:15 p.m. ET
Where: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas City, MO
Weather: 60°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 MPH Wind
TV/Streaming: Amazon Prime
Spread: DEN -13.5
Total: 36.5 points
Moneyline: DEN -1000 / KC +650
DEN Broncos vs. KC Chiefs Game Day Preview
Christmas Night Football brings a rare sight at Arrowhead Stadium — a Broncos team chasing the AFC’s top seed and a Chiefs squad playing out the string after a season derailed by injuries.
Denver (12-3) enters Week 17 holding the No. 1 seed in the AFC and can clinch the AFC West with a win. Kansas City (6-9), meanwhile, is officially eliminated from playoff contention and will start third-string quarterback Chris Oladokun with both Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew sidelined for the season.
The Broncos won the first meeting 22–19 back in Week 11, but this rematch looks far different. Denver’s defense now leads the NFL with 63 sacks, while the Chiefs’ offense has struggled to stay afloat amid mounting injuries.
With playoff positioning on the line for Denver — and pride, history, and Arrowhead tradition on the line for Kansas City — this Christmas night matchup carries far more weight for one side than the other.
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Denver Broncos
2025 Record: 12-3 (1st AFC West)
2025 Road Record: 5-2
2025 ATS Record: 6-8-1
StatementGames Power Ranking: 5
The Denver Broncos are enjoying their best season since the late 1990s, entering Week 17 with a 12-3 record and already locked into the postseason. Under Sean Payton, Denver has paired an efficient offense with a relentless defense, positioning itself as a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
Quarterback Bo Nix has been steady and productive down the stretch, averaging over 270 passing yards per game over his last five outings. Rookie running back RJ Harvey has emerged as a key offensive piece, giving Denver balance and explosiveness out of the backfield.
Defensively, the Broncos have been dominant. Their league-leading 63 sacks headline a unit built to overwhelm inexperienced quarterbacks — a major concern for Kansas City heading into this matchup.
Sean Payton emphasized learning from last week’s loss and refocusing quickly on a short week, telling his team they must “swallow” mistakes and move forward — a message that resonates with a division title within reach.
Kansas City Chiefs
2025 Record: 6-9 (3rd AFC West)
2025 Home Record: 5-3
2025 ATS Record: 5-9-1
StatementGames Power Ranking: 23
The 2025 season has been one Kansas City fans won’t soon forget — and not for the right reasons.
For the first time since 2014, the Chiefs are missing the playoffs. Season-ending injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew have forced second-year quarterback Chris Oladokun into his first career start, setting up a daunting challenge against Denver’s elite pass rush.
Despite the struggles, Kansas City still features veteran leaders like Travis Kelce, who could be playing his final home game at Arrowhead Stadium. Head coach Andy Reid struck a defiant tone this week, saying the team isn’t “as negative as the outside world is” and stressing urgency, accountability, and pride.
Kansas City has lost four straight games and will need near-perfect execution — plus turnovers — to keep this rivalry contest competitive on Christmas night.
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Broncos vs. Chiefs Facts
- The Broncos have won 3 of the last 5 meetings, outscoring Kansas City 106–63 in that span
- Denver leads the NFL with 63 sacks
- The Broncos are seeking their first win at Arrowhead since 2015
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NFL Christmas Day Football PREDICTIONS – Diamonds In The Rough
- Travis Kelce Longest Reception UNDER 17.5 Yards
- Bo Nix UNDER 236 Passing Yards
- Kansas City Chiefs UNDER 12 PTS
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