2026 NFL playoff schedule<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAfter a first-round bye and receiving the No. 1 seed. 1 in the conference, the Denver Broncos will host the No. 6 seed Buffalo Bills and quarterback Josh Allen.<\/p>\n
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Allen, who wanted his team to win the Jacksonville Jaguars, is determined to return to the game he fought to win years ago. This time, the important difference is the absence of Patrick Mahomes and the three-time AFC champion Chiefs.<\/p>\n
The Broncos, after going 14-3 in the regular season, are the top contenders in the AFC, in large part because of their defense. They will rely on this unit to limit Allen and company, and the Mile High makes it even more challenging for them to run their offense.<\/p>\n
Sporting News tracks live scores, updates, and highlights as the Broncos host the Bills in the Divisional Round. Follow along to see all the action from Mile High.<\/p>\n
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Bills vs. Broncos score<\/h2>\n
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5:34 p.m.:<\/strong> The Bills put together a nice drive with a 24-yard pass to Cook, then struggled after a sack made it second and long.<\/p>\nHowever, Allen connected with Bradin Cooks for a 15-yard touchdown pass to keep the drive alive.<\/p>\n
Broncos 10, Bills 7<\/strong><\/h3>\n5:25 pm TOWNDOWN: <\/strong>Denver made the most of Cook’s fumble and scored with some trickery. Frank Crum, offensive tackle, catches a touchdown pass from Bo Nix.<\/p>\nThe Broncos are getting a lead from Sean Payton.<\/p>\n
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5:17 p.m.:<\/strong> Cook was drilled by Alex Singleton and pushed the ball. The Broncos got it, and now Denver has the best field position.<\/p>\nThis marks Cook’s fourth fumble of the season tied for the most among other RBs.<\/p>\n
5:15 p.m.:<\/strong> Allen scrambles for a 25-yard run, Buffalo dominates the ground. They have already picked up 75 yards on just 10 carries.<\/p>\n5:11 p.m.:<\/strong> The Broncos can’t get anything going on their second drive of the game. Courtland Sutton almost made a diving catch on third down, but it was found to be incomplete.<\/p>\nThe Bills will return Allen and company to the field, looking to extend their lead.<\/p>\n
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End of first quarter: Bills 7, Broncos 3<\/h3>\n
5:07 p.m.: <\/strong>At the end of trial one, both trials had promising openings, but only one was able to cash in on six. Cook was impressive on the Bills’ first drive, as was Allen.<\/p>\nThe Broncos punted on the last play of the first quarter but recovered. It will be 2nd and 10 after halftime for Denver<\/p>\n
Bills 7, Broncos 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n5:04 pm TOWNDOWN: <\/strong>With Cook and Allen dominating Denver in the ground game, Allen only needed to complete four passes.<\/p>\nAllen was able to complete a 4-yard pass to Mecole Hardman to put the Bills up just before the end of the opening quarter.<\/p>\n
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4:55 p.m.:<\/strong> Pat Surtain looks scared and looks towards the green medical tent. The Broncos certainly can’t afford to lose their perfect cornerback.<\/p>\n4:54 p.m.:<\/strong> After experiencing a technical issue with his helmet, Allen was forced to call a timeout. Allen changed his helmet and is now on his way.<\/p>\n4:53 p.m.: <\/strong>James Cook takes a chunk play in the Buffalo Bills’ first game on offense. Cook picked up 24 yards on his first carry.<\/p>\nBroncos 3, Bills 0<\/strong><\/h3>\n4:50 pm FIELD GOAL: <\/strong>After Lil’Jordan Humphrey’s fumble, the Broncos must be determined to score in the red zone. Will Lutz drilled the 28-year-old to open the field.<\/p>\nAdvertisement<\/p>\n
4:49 p.m.:<\/strong> The Broncos were fortunate that the fumble was ruled out for offside by the Bills.<\/p>\n4:46 p.m.:<\/strong> On 4th down, the Broncos ran the Nix again, and picked up the first down. The Broncos offense scored four first downs on this drive.<\/p>\n4:43 p.m.:<\/strong> After a first down completion on the first throw of the game, Jaleel McLaughlin put in an incredible effort to gain five yards. Pat Bryant, who had three catches in the opener, was shaken up.<\/p>\nOn the Broncos’ first third down, Nix saved it for a 5-yard run and a first down. The Broncos drive into the Buffalo area to open the drive.<\/p>\n
4:35 p.m.:<\/strong> Bills’ Dorian Williams on special teams had a big concussion early in the game and is down, time out with an injury in Denver.<\/p>\n4:33 p.m.:<\/strong> The Bills are back, meaning Bo Nix and the Broncos offense will take the field first.<\/p>\nAdvertisement<\/p>\n
4:20 pm:<\/strong> Josh Allen takes a shot at his boys before they take the field in Denver. Allen is 8-1 in playoff games without Patrick Mahomes or Joe Burrow.<\/p>\n4:18 p.m.:<\/strong> About that time since Mile High.<\/p>\n4:08 p.m.:<\/strong> Several members of the Denver Broncos Super Bowl 50 winning team are in attendance, cheering on their former organization.<\/p>\nThe Broncos will look to advance to the AFC Championship for the first time since Super Bowl 50, when that team did so in the 2015-16 season.<\/p>\n
3:52 p.m.: <\/strong>Bronco legend Peyton Manning is in the building to focus on his former team.<\/p>\nThe last time this organization reached the AFC Championship was under Manning’s leadership. The Broncos ended up winning the Super Bowl with that team.<\/p>\n
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3:43 p.m.:<\/strong> Josh Allen warms up at Mile High.<\/p>\nAllen, who played at Wyoming in college, is used to making high pitches as his former school is the tallest in the NCAA at 7,200 feet.<\/p>\n
3:18 p.m.:<\/strong> Courtland Sutton can be seen warming up for the Broncos’ home playoff game against the Bills.<\/p>\nSutton was the leading receiver for the Broncos this season with 1,017 receiving yards on 74 receptions.<\/p>\n
3:14 p.m<\/strong>: The Broncos released their active and inactive rosters ahead of their divisional game against the Bills.<\/p>\n3:10 pm:<\/strong> The Bills released their active and inactive rosters ahead of their divisional game against the Broncos.<\/p>\nWide receiver Curtis Samuel is officially active after entering the contest as questionable.<\/p>\n
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2:38 p.m.:<\/strong> Bills running back James Cook has arrived at Mile High to face the Broncos. The NFL’s rushing leader will look to have another explosive game against Denver in the playoffs.<\/p>\nWhen the two teams faced off in the postseason last year, Cook torched the Broncos with 120 rushing yards and a touchdown in the Bills’ victory.<\/p>\n
2:25 p.m.:<\/strong> Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has left the field for a workout ahead of his game against the Bills.<\/p>\nThe Nix are looking to not only advance to the AFC Championship but also secure their first playoff win.<\/p>\n
2 p.m.:<\/strong> Bills linebacker Terrell Bernard is seen working out before the game on the field. Bernard enters this game doubtful due to a calf injury.<\/p>\nBernard was a key contributor to the Bills’ defense, tallying 65 tackles and 44 solo tackles during the regular season.<\/p>\n
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1:56 p.m.:<\/strong> Will the Denver Broncos be able to shake off the rust against the hot Josh Allen and company?<\/p>\nQuarterback Bo Nix will have to settle in and potentially close the early gap. The Broncos haven’t played a starting quarterback in nearly three weeks.<\/p>\n
1:49 p.m.:<\/strong> Bills quarterback Josh Allen arrives to face the Broncos in the divisional round of the playoffs. Allen aims to lead Buffalo to the AFC Championship for the second year in a row.<\/p>\nThe first two times Allen faced Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, he lost. However, this season, he would face the New England Patriots or the Houston Texans.<\/p>\n
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1:45 p.m.:<\/strong> Bills defensive ends Greg Rousseau and Joey Bosa arrived at Empower Field at Mile High before the divisional showdown with the Broncos.<\/p>\nBosa will look to make an impact and reach its first conference championship game with a win in Denver.<\/p>\n
1:38 p.m<\/strong>: Denver will aim to return to the AFC Championship for the first time since the 2015-16 season.<\/p>\nThe last time this happened, Peyton Manning was the quarterback of the Broncos, and Cam Newton was the league’s MVP. The Broncos, of course, won the Super Bowl that year over the Carolina Panthers.<\/p>\n
1:24 p.m.:<\/strong> Buffalo will look to return to the AFC Championship for the third time in the last six seasons with appearances in 2021 and 2025.<\/p>\nA win over the Broncos today would mark the eighth time the Bills organization has reached the conference championship, tying them with the Kansas City Chiefs for the longest playoff streak in the AFC.<\/p>\n
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1:16 p.m.: <\/strong>Josh Allen has a chance to tie or make NFL history with just one rushing touchdown today against the Broncos.<\/p>\nAllen, who sits ninth, will need just one more to tie Jalen Hurts for the most rushing touchdowns by a QB in the postseason.<\/p>\n
MORE OF THE 2026 NFL GAMES:<\/strong><\/p>\nWhere to watch Bills vs. Broncos<\/h2>\nDebts vs. Broncos prime time<\/h3>\n\n- \n
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Date:<\/strong> Saturday, Jan. 17<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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Time: <\/strong>4:30 pm ET, 1:30 pm PT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBroncos vs. The Bills will kick off at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, at 4:30 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 17.<\/p>\n
Bills vs. What station are the Broncos on today?<\/h3>\n\n\n<\/ul>\nBroncos vs. Bills will be televised nationally on CBS. Jim Nantz will be on the broadcast as a play-by-play analyst, and will be joined by former quarterback Tony Romo serving as a color analyst. Tracy Wolfson will be a sideline reporter.<\/p>\n
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2026 NFL playoff schedule<\/h2>\nWild card round<\/h3>\n
Saturday, January 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n\n\n| \n Matching<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n TV channel<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Rams 34<\/strong>Panthers 31<\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n —<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n —<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Bears 31<\/strong>Packers 27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\nSunday, January 11<\/strong><\/p>\n\n \n\n\n| \n Matching<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n TV channel<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Debts 27<\/strong>Jaguars 24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n —<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n —<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n 49 by 23<\/strong>Eagle 19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n —<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n —<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Patriots 16<\/strong>Chargers 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n —<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n —<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n Monday, January 12<\/strong><\/p>\n\n \n\n\n| \n Matching<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n TV channel<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Texas 30<\/strong>Instruments 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n —<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n —<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n The division cycle<\/h3>\nSaturday, January 17th<\/strong><\/p>\n\n \n\n\n| \n Matching<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n Time (ET)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n TV channel<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Debts vs. Broncos<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 4:30 p.m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n CBS<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n 49ers vs. Seahawks<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 8:00 p.m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n A fox<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n Sunday, January 18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n \n\n\n| \n Matching<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n Time (ET)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n TV channel<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Texas vs. Patriots<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 3:00 p.m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n ABC\/ESPN<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Rams vs. Bears<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 6:30 p.m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n NBC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n Conference championship round<\/h3>\n\n \n\n\n| \n Matching<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n Time (ET)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n TV channel<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n TBD vs. TBD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 3:00 p.m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n CBS<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n TBD vs. TBD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 6:30 p.m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n A fox<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n The Super Bowl<\/h3>\n\n \n\n\n| \n Matching<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n Time (ET)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n TV channel<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n TBD vs. TBD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 6:30 p.m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n NBC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bill vs. The post Broncos live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NFL playoff game appeared first on Sporting News. Add Sports News as a Favorite Source by clicking here. JUMP TO: Debts vs. Best photos of the Broncos Where to watch Bills vs. Broncos 2026 NFL playoff schedule After a first-round bye and receiving the …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3130,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3129","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breaking-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3129","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3129"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3129\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3131,"href":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3129\/revisions\/3131"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3130"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3129"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3129"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3129"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}} | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |