On Sunday, the NFL officially announced that the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos will kick off at 3:25 CST on January 5.
Kansas City secured the No. 1 seed for the AFC playoffs by defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day, so the Chiefs are likely to rest their starters for the divisional showdown in Denver.
The Broncos can punch their ticket to the postseason with a win over the defending Super Bowl champions. They will have the benefit of playing in front of a home crowd on Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver.
The official start time for the AFC West showdown wasn’t revealed until December 29, which allowed the NFL maximum flexibility in scheduling.
The schedule is set ⏳ pic.twitter.com/him39BGqVF
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 30, 2024
With the playoffs on the horizon, Kansas City’s starters are set to get an extended rest period ahead of the Chiefs’ eventual Divisional Round contest in mid-January.
Expect to see veteran quarterback Carson Wentz under center for Kansas City when the Chiefs take on the Broncos in Week 18.
