Devon Key joined five fellow Broncos on the Associated Press All-Pro Team. Jan 4, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) reacts with safety Devon Key (26) after a play in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Before Denver's postseason run begins, revisit the Broncos' journey from the start of the regular season to earning the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

Sean Payton acknowledges the Denver Broncos need to improve their offense despite recent wins. After losing to Jacksonville last month, the Broncos beat the Chiefs and Chargers, securing the top AFC playoff seed.

The AFC playoffs will now run through Denver, as they have secured the No. 1 seed, on the backs of a big defensive performance. Nik Bonitto had two sacks, including a strip sack, and Ja'quan McMillian had the lone touchdown of the day, a pick-six on the game's third drive.

After a regular season in which the Broncos earned the No. 1 seed in the AFC, six players have earned Associated Press All-Pro honors. The Broncos also waived tackle Geron Christian and tight end Marcedes Lewis. Denver also signed defensive back Tanner McCalister to its practice squad.

Bo Nix is the first QB in NFL history with 10+ wins and 30+ touchdowns in each of his first two seasons, per CBS.

The Denver Broncos secured the AFC's top playoff seed with a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers' bevy of backups Sunday, a victory fueled by Ja'Quan McMillian's 45-yard interception return for a touchdown.