Updated Jan. 17, 2026, 3:24 p.m. MT
The Denver Broncos (14-3) are set to host the Buffalo Bills (12-5) in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, Jan. 17.
Kickoff has been scheduled for 2:30 p.m. MT (4:30 p.m. ET), and the game will be nationally televised on CBS. NFL fans can stream the Broncos–Bills game on FuboTV.
The game will mark a playoff rematch after Buffalo knocked Denver out of the 2024 playoffs with a 31-7 home victory last season. After securing the AFC’s No. 1 playoff seed during the regular season, the Broncos get to host this year’s showdown.
Follow along below for live updates from the Broncos-Bills game.
The Broncos strike back with a touchdown to offensive lineman Frank Crum! BIG MAN TD!!
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After the turnover, the Bronco offense is moving. They are now inside the red zone again!
Alex Singleton comes up with the first turnover of the game off a James Cook fumble!
Q2: Bills exploit Broncos defense
The run game is killing Vance Joseph and Co. Denver has to button up.
Q2: Broncos go 3-and-out on Drive 2
The Broncos can’t get anything going on their second drive, and hand it right back to the Bills.
It is still early, but it is 7-3 Bills at the end of 1.
Q1: Bills score on first drive, 7-3 Bills
Two drives in the first quarter; 10 total points. The drop by Humphrey proving to be the difference right now.
Surtain returns after a stay in the blue tent.
Q1: Broncos defense giving up big yards early
The Bills are inside the Bronco 20; can the NFL’s top red zone defense stop them?
Surtain is down after attempting a tackle. He looked to be in pain.
The emphasis this week was on turnovers. Can the defense stand up against Josh Allen and the Bills offense?
Q1: Broncos come up just short in red zone
A huge drop by Lil’Jordan Humphrey hurts, as it would have been a touchdown. Would have loved to get a touchdown there. Wil Lutz knocks it through for the first points of the game.
Q1: Broncos go for it on 4th, get it!
A big QB run on fourth and 1 continues the drive.
Q1: Virtual measurement on 3rd down
A Nix third down run is marked short. It’s fourth down. Offense on the field for a big play early.
Q1: Broncos looking sharp on first drive
Nix keeps it on third and 1, and the Broncos are inside the Buffalo 30.
Q1: Pat Bryant making an impact early
Bryant has three catches on the first drive, and counting. He went down on catch No. 3, but is now in the medical tent. Here’s to hoping, he’s OK.
Bills linebacker Dorian Williams and Broncos receiver Marvin Mims got hurt on a big hit on the kickoff. Both walked off, but are in the blue tent.
Coin toss: Broncos will start on offense
Bo Nix and Co. will begin with the football!
Broncos introduced to Empower Field crowd
The Broncos are now out on the field, everyone running out together, to the delight of the crowd.
Football weather for Broncos-Bills
The weather feels like winter here in Denver. Not a whole lot of wind to speak of yet.
Dre Greenlaw not with first-team LB’s
Justin Strnad has been the man filling in for 2025 free agent signee Dre Greenlaw, and it seems like the former 49er may not be starting at the beginning.
Lots of Broncos alumni sightings
The Denver alumi are out in force today. Emmanuel Sanders, Derek Wolfe, Aqib Talib, Shannon Sharpe, Rod Smith and David Bruton are among the faces spotted on the sidelines thus far, and more are sure to show up later in the day.
Josh Allen and the Bills took the field for warmups, and the boos rained down heavily from the Empower Field stands. It is sure to be rocking today.
The Broncos are in their Sunset Orange uniforms, with their Summit White pants. It’s almost gametime!
Playoff football is back, and every Broncos player is ready for what could be a historic moment. Certainly the biggest game of the 2025 season!
The Broncos have ruled seven players inactive, including tight end Caleb Lohner, and Elijah Moore, who were both activated from the practice squad on Friday.
Check back closer to kickoff for updates, including Denver’s list of inactive players.
If the Broncos beat the Bills, they will host the AFC Championship game on Jan. 25.
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