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Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills — Game Preview, Stats & Players to Watch

A high-stakes AFC Divisional Round matchup features Denver Broncos facing off against Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High, with both teams aiming to extend their postseason runs and capitalize on recent momentum.

Game Details

• Date: 2026-01-17
• Kick-off: 4:30 p.m. (ET)
• Venue: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
• Broadcast: CBS, CBS Los Angeles, Fubo Sports, MyNetworkTV, NFL+, Paramount+, WBZ‑TV, WIVB 4, WUSA 9

Recent Form & Key Storylines

Both teams arrive with identical recent form – W‑W‑L‑W‑W in their last five games. Denver enters on the back of a dominant regular season as the AFC's top seed, while Buffalo advanced with a narrow Wild Card win over Jacksonville. The Bills routed the Broncos 31‑7 in last year's playoff meeting, setting a dramatic rematch narrative. No current injury or suspension list has been confirmed for key players.

Summary Stats

• Denver Broncos last 5: W-W-L-W-W
• Buffalo Bills last 5: W-W-L-W-W
• Last head‑to‑head: Bills defeated Broncos 31‑7 in their most recent postseason matchup.

Players to Watch

For the Broncos, quarterback Bo Nix has commanded the offense throughout the season and remains crucial to Denver’s scoring efficiency. On the other sideline, Josh Allen continues to be the Bills’ cornerstone with his dual-threat impact in both passing and rushing phases.