The Denver Broncos have added a new running back to their backfield. The Broncos claimed running back Cody Schrader off waivers from the Houston Texans on Monday, the team announced. Schrader (5-8,

The Denver Broncos are currently 12-2, have already clinched a playoff berth and sit atop the AFC standings at the moment.

Week 16 gets underway with a huge matchup between NFC West rivals, as the Seattle Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams on "Thursday Night Football." And we get another pair of rivalry games Saturday, with the Philadelphia Eagles visiting the Washington Commanders and the Chicago Bears hosting the Green Bay Packers.

The Broncos placed safety Brandon Jones on injured reserve on Monday, according to the NFL's transaction wire. Jones suffered a pectoral injury during Sunday's 34-26 win over the Green Bay Packers.

Jaguars coach Liam Coen noted similarities between the two teams, including explosive offenses and high-level defenses. The Jacksonville Jaguars and the Denver Broncos, opponents on Dec. 21 at Mile High Stadium in Denver (4:05 p.m., CBS) have followed a similar path to their respective division leads this season.

The Packers offensive line lost its best player and then effectively crumbled in a big-time matchup with the Broncos on Sunday.

The New York Jets poached safety Keidron Smith off the Broncos ' practice squad on Monday, signing him to their active roster. Smith (6-2, 210 pounds) has been with Denver since December of the 2023 season, mostly on the practice squad. He made nine appearances in 2024 but did not play in any games with the Broncos this season.

The Denver Broncos claimed a running back off waivers on Monday, with the Jacksonville Jaguars up next and RJ Harvey nursing a rib injury.

Based on grades from Pro Football Focus, here are the best and worst players from the Packers’ Week 15 loss to the Broncos.