Broncos Host Jaguars in Week 16 as AFC Top Seed on the Line; DraftKings Promo Boosts Bets

DENVER — The Denver Broncos host the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16 with the AFC’s top seed and a first-round bye on the line. Denver has won 11 straight and hasn’t lost at home in 12 games, entering as a 3.5-point favorite in a late-window matchup at Empower Field At Mile High.

Bo Nix delivered his best performance of the season in Denver’s 34-26 win over Green Bay on Dec. 14. He hasn’t been sacked in his last outing and owns six game-winning drives, the NFL’s best. Jacksonville arrives on a five-game winning streak, averaging 34.2 points per game during that run. Denver counters with a defense that has piled up 58 sacks, a relentless pass-rush that has helped fuel the league’s longest active win streak. Denver has beaten Jacksonville in four of the last six meetings.

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The deal comes as a broader spotlight falls on Week 16’s pivotal matchup. The Broncos are trying to protect home-field advantage and their status atop the AFC, while the Jaguars seek to sustain momentum and test a Denver defense that has leaned on pressure and disguises to pace the league’s top sacks total. The late-window slot in primetime considerations further amplifies the stakes for both teams as the postseason picture begins to coagulate.

Beyond the on-field chess match, analysts noted the Jaguars’ offense has been rolling, with Trevor Lawrence distributing the ball efficiently to a weapons group that has produced points in bunches during the win streak. Conversely, Denver’s defense has been opportunistic, using pressure and disciplined coverage to limit opponents and sustain the team’s extended run of success. The recent history between the teams adds intrigue: Denver owns several recent wins in the series, even as Jacksonville has shown it can move the ball and produce big plays when needed.

Sunday’s game is expected to draw a national audience in a Week 16 slate that could reshape seeding across the conference. If Denver wins, the AFC’s top seed would become increasingly secure, potentially sealing a first-round bye and shaping playoff matchups. For Jacksonville, a win would bolster its own playoff positioning and keep alive the possibility of finishing the regular season with a strong run and momentum heading into January.

As the clock ticks toward kickoff, both teams will lean on the strengths that have carried them through the season: Denver’s defensive line and edge pressure versus Jacksonville’s high-powered scoring pace. The game’s outcome could hinge on a handful of critical plays, including how well Nix handles pressure and whether Lawrence can sustain his accuracy against a disciplined Broncos secondary.

In summary, Week 16’s Broncos-Jaguars matchup stands as a marquee test of two teams riding strong late-season waves. The DraftKings promo adds a compelling incentive for new bettors to engage with the action, but the on-field stakes will be the primary driver of attention as the NFL’s playoff race intensifies in the season’s closing stretch.