But former Cincinnati Bengals Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson, speaking on a recent edition of Inside the NFL, suggests that the Broncos' recent win over the Green Bay Packers was huge and that the play of quarterback Bo Nix in that game, if he is able to continue playing at that level, will lead to the team hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.

The Denver Broncos found themselves in the losing column this past week, falling to the red-hot Jacksonville Jaguars 34-20 in a dysfunctional and disheartening effort. Denver is 12-3 and still holds the first seed, but must win out for the best chance to keep the No. 1 playoff seed and lock up the AFC West.

The Broncos lost a potential playoff preview against the Jaguars, but they can still win the AFC and get to the Super Bowl.

The Miami Dolphins are at a crossroads with recently benched (and now third-string) quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who is owed $54 million guaranteed next season as part of a four-year, $212.4 million extension that runs through 2028.

Zach Wilson gambled in his exit from the Denver Broncos in free agency, but his move to the Miami Dolphins could pay off soon.

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 21: Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Bo Nix (10) have a word before a game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 21, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. | Dustin Bradford / Icon Sportswire / Imago

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