PHOTOS: Denver Broncos win 38-0 over the Kansas City Chiefs in NFL Week 18

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) yells as he waves a huge Broncos Country flag at the end of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. The Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-0 clinching a postseason berth.(Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Malcolm Roach (97) of the Denver Broncos walks on the field after the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 38-0 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos stands on the field after the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 38-0 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his second receiving touchdown of the day with Lucas Krull (85) during the thrid quarter of the Broncos’ 38-0 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Fans show their support for the Denver Broncos during the second half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. The Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-0 clinching a postseason berth.(Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton speaks to Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid after the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 38-0 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos fans are lit by the setting sun during the second half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. The Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-0 clinching a postseason berth.(Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos fans from left to right Bill Coffey, Georgia Coffey, Julie Seale, Tylan Bear and Calvin Iron Shell cheer during the second half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. The Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-0 clinching a postseason berth.(Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos tackles Justin Watson (84) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos sacks Carson Wentz (11) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) moves past Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Cam Jones (44) for a touchdown during the second half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. The Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-0 clinching a postseason berth.(Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Audric Estime (23) of the Denver Broncos celerbates a rushing touchdown with teammate Nate Adkins (45) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 38-0 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking Carson Wentz (11) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) gets tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Joshua Uche (55) and Kansas City Chiefs safety Nazeeh Johnson (13) during the second half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. The Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-0 clinching a postseason berth.(Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Audric Estime (23) of the Denver Broncos punches in a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 38-0 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos sheds a tackle by Cam Jones (44) of the Kansas City Chiefs before taking a reception into the endzone during the thrid quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos runs as Michael Burton (20) blocks Jaden Hicks (21) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 38-0 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos tight end Lucas Krull (85) celebrates with Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) after Mim’s scored a touchdown in the third quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. The Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-0 clinching a postseason berth.(Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime (23) makes a touchdown during the second half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. The Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-0 clinching a postseason berth.(Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos defends Justin Watson (84) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos fans Sydney Pickens, left, and Moni Wesley, right, cheer during the second half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. The Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-0 clinching a postseason berth.(Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos dives into the endzone for a touchdown as Cam Jones (44) of the Kansas City Chiefs rolls to the ground behind him during the thrid quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos sacks Carson Wentz (11) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the thrid quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates his first quarter touchdown with Miles the Denver Broncos mascot during the first half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his second receiving touchdown of the day with Courtland Sutton (14) and Devaughn Vele (17) during the thrid quarter of the Broncos’ 38-0 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos hands off to Javonte Williams (33) during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his second receiving touchdown of the day with Lucas Krull (85) during the thrid quarter of the Broncos’ 38-0 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) catches a pass for a touchdown during the second half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. The Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-0 clinching a postseason berth.(Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs watches the action against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Carson Steele (42) of the Kansas City Chiefs gets tackled by Ja'Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Malcolm Roach (97) of the Denver Broncos laugh after attempting to tackle former teammate Samaje Perine (34) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nikko Remigio (81) of the Kansas City Chiefs fails to haul in a pass from Carson Wentz (11) during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid works against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 38-0 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos runs against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) celebrates his second quarter touchdown with Denver Broncos tight end Nate Adkins (45) and Denver Broncos safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) after making a touchdown during the second quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton walks past Quinn Meinerz (77) during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos beats Jaden Hicks (21) of the Kansas City Chiefs to the goal line as he scores a receiving touchdown during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Cody Barton (55) Ja'Quan McMillian (29) and P.J. Locke (6) of the Denver Broncos tackle Peyton Hendershot (88) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Ja'Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos tackles Noah Gray (83) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Cody Barton (55) and Ja'Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos tackle Peyton Hendershot (88) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks to pass to Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) during the first half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs in their last bid for a playoff opportunity. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos drags down Carson Wentz (11) of the Kansas City Chiefs a split second after he tossed the ball to Noah Gray (83) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos pressures Carson Wentz (11) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) isn’t able to stay in bounds in his attempt for a first down during the first half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs in their last bid for a playoff opportunity. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a touchdown during the first half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) gains a yard for a first down during the second quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) is introduced at the beginning of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) stands up with the ball after making a touchdown during the second quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos runs as Cam Jones (44) of the Kansas City Chiefs gets two hands on him during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Quinn Meinerz (77) of the Denver Broncos blocks Cam Jones (44) and Leo Chenal (54) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos scrambles against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos pulls down a deep pass from Bo Nix (10) as Nazeeh Johnson (13) of the Kansas City Chiefs defends during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos prepares to take on the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos powers ahead against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos sprints ahead of Leo Chenal (54) of the Kansas City Chiefs before crossing the goal line during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos celerbates his receiving touchdown with teammate Michael Burton (20) against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos prays before the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos fans present the flag before the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)