For many, it is a disadvantage to have a week off because the pace drops. Whether or not inactivity affects them, the Broncos will have the final say against a Bills team that is riding high after eliminating Jacksonville and with a level of play that has Josh Allen as its protagonist. The Buffalo quarterback wants the Super Bowl for his team and for himself.
Recent history: Slight advantage to Bills
In their last five regular season meetings, from 2017 to 2025, the dominance is overwhelming in favor of Buffalo with a 4-1 record. The only game Denver has been able to win was in 2023 by a score of 24-22.
Their most recent game was in this campaign with a 31-7 score in favor of the Bills
The good news for the Bills: The motivation of not having the Chiefs in the way
Nobody knows better than Josh Allen that it’s time to aim for the Super Bowl. After knocking out the Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence, the Bills want to continue that upward trend, especially since this time they will not have to face their headache of recent years, Kansas City. The road is less complicated to fight for the championship.
The key to the game: The Broncos’ defense
It was the best team in the American Conference for a reason. Its balance and solidity between offense and defense led it to dominate the AFC West with clarity and superiority. Just as it scores, it knows how to defend itself very well.The Broncos have a peculiarity: when the opponent manages to score more than 20 points, they take it out on the attack to score more points than they receive. They know that Buffalo has a great offense, so they will work to contain it, because there may not be the ability to respond to attack because the Bills know how to stop the advances.
What should Buffalo strive for? Their defense
In the season they showed that they can break down Denver’s defense, that should not worry them; Josh Allen is in great form and can command the attack without major problems. What they must ensure is order and concentration when the Broncos have offensive series, even more so if they manage to put the opponent down on the scoreboard, because Denver usually reacts with aggression when their defense is subdued.
Where and when to watch Bills vs. Broncos?
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver
CBS
Streaming: NFL+, Paramount+
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