In addition to those players, eight other Broncos players were named alternates for the all-star game.

Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix only trails Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow, Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen, and Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson in the AFC for Pro Bowl fan voting. The Denver Broncos

Nik Bonitto, Pat Surtain II and Marvin Mims, Jr. - will represent the team as starters for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games.

Denver Post Broncos beat reporter Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden are joined by columnist Troy Renck to set up the final week of the regular season. The Broncos most likely need a win Sunday afternoon against Kansas City — featuring backups at several positions — to make the AFC playoff field.

The Broncos would clinch a playoff berth with a win on Sunday, and Denver coach Sean Payton isn't concerned that the opposition won't be at full strength. Denver (9-7) plays host to the Kansas City Chiefs (15-1),

The Kansas City Chiefs have the top AFC playoff seed and a bye week clinched. The Broncos likely need to win to snap their playoff drought.