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Broncos 2025 NFL power rankings tracker: How national experts rank Denver entering Week 18

The Broncos enter NFL Week 18 with the No. 1 seed in the AFC within their grasp.

With a win over the Justin Herbert-less Chargers on Sunday, Denver will secure the AFC’s top spot and a bye for the wild-card round. Tie or lose and they could fall as low as the No. 3 seed.

Here’s a look at how various national experts rated the Broncos in their power rankings entering Week 18:

The Athletic (No. 5) | Last week: No. 7

"In his 18th season, Sean Payton is ahead of schedule in Denver.