Following Wednesday’s release of the schedule, NFL.com ranked the top 10 upcoming prime-time games — and the Broncos’ meetings with the Bengals and Chiefs made the list.

A former Denver star says it’s time for the Broncos to make a statement—and he wants it to happen on Christmas

Denver has won two consecutive "Monday Night Football" games, including last year's 41-32 win over the Browns that included a pair of defensive touchdowns and a 93-yard pass from Bo Nix to Mims. The Broncos have played on "Monday Night Football" in 33 of the last 34 seasons.

Bo Nix, Patrick Mahomes, and fans of the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs now know where they’ll be on Dec. 25. The NFL announced a Christmas Day matchup between the AFC West rivals, set to take place in what could be a snowy Kansas City.

The Broncos schedule features two major breaks for Denver along with primetime matchups vs the Raiders and Christmas game vs the Chiefs.

Though "meaningless" it may be, the preseason affair will mark the second return to New Orleans in as many years for Broncos (and former Saints) head coach Sean Payton. The clubs met during the 2024 regular season, with Denver winning in a blowout, 33-10, on national television.