Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos are in the playoffs after crushing a resting Kansas City Chiefs playing its backups, 38-0 at home on Sunday. It was

Sunday was a memorable day for the Denver Broncos and Bo Nix, who put an exclamation point on his dazzling rookie season against the Kansas City Chiefs. Nix went 26 of 29 with 321 yards and four touchdowns in Denver's 38-0 win that clinched the franchise's first playoff berth since 2015.

I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) eyes the football after a pass was tipped by the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL game on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Vele caught the football for a touchdown. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The Broncos are now slated to face Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round, but Nix made sure to soak in the moment with the team's supporters before turning his focus toward the playoffs.

The Lions running back had 139 yards and three touchdowns on the ground to go along with 31 yards receiving and another score in the air.

With most of the NFL Week 18 schedule in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers around the NFL.

For the first time since their Super Bowl run in the 2015 season, the Denver Broncos are heading to the playoffs. On Sunday, the Broncos snapped

The Denver Broncos (10-7) galloped past the Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) on Sunday, securing a decisive 38-0 home win and punching their ticket to the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons. It was only Denver’s third victory over Kansas City in their last 20 matchups dating back to 2015.

After a lights-out performance in the Broncos’ 38-0 playoff-clinching win over the Chiefs, Nix circled the lower bowl at Empower Field at Mile High to slap hands with the remaining fans.