The Broncos currently hold the No. 1 seed and are playing for the same seeding advantages the Jaguars are playing for, with the Los Angeles Chargers similarly on their trail in the AFC West. That means the magnitude of Sunday's game for both teams is at a clear high.

The Jaguars have a very specific path to the No. 1 seed in the AFC. ESPN's Adam Schefter explained it on Sunday morning. These are the steps: The Jags weren't expected to be anywhere near this position when they began the season. At this point, that Broncos game seems to be by far the most difficult one.

First, the team placed safety Brandon Jones ( pectoral) on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least four weeks. To fill Jones' former spot, Denver signed running back Cody Schrader. Later in the week, the Broncos bumped offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton down to the practice squad and activated guard Ben Powers from injured reserve.

12 wins will be enough for a Wild Card spot, no matter what, but Jacksonville's chances to lock up the division and climb the standings likely hinge on whether it can run the table. Going into Week 16, there are a lot of potential playoff opponents for the Jaguars in the first round.

"FOX NFL Kickoff" crew discussed which surprise team is better built for a playoff run, and which coach deserves to win Coach of the Year.

He is currently tied for sixth in the NFL with 23 TD passes, two shy of his career best set in 2023. More importantly, the Jaguars have double-digit wins for the second time in 18 seasons and are on the verge of making the playoffs for just the fifth time this century.

While he’s been a huge hit with Broncos fans, so has his wife Izzy Nix. Now, pregnant with their first child after an amazing announcement, she’s a fit hit on Broncos game days like her perfect cowgirl look, and talking smack in her custom “10” look.

According to one report, a Jaguars' rival plans to reach out to Anthony Campanile about their head coaching opening.