The Kansas City Chiefs’ dominance in the AFC West is expected to end this season, with the Denver Broncos, a former division leader, poised to reclaim the top spot. The Broncos currently hold a 9-2 record and lead the division by two games over the Los Angeles Chargers. They will be four games ahead of the Chiefs with five games left when they face the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football at 8:20 p.m. ET. Denver has been strong lately, winning their last eight games since a Week 3 loss to the Chargers. Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders, who made an unexpected run to the NFC Championship last year, are struggling this season with a six-game losing streak and will be without their star rookie quarterback Jaden Daniels due to an elbow injury.
On the NBA front, the Memphis Grizzlies (8-12) will play against the Sacramento Kings (5-15) at the Golden 1 Center at 9 p.m. ET. Memphis, a team with multiple recent championships, is coming off a commanding 137-96 win over Sacramento on Nov. 20. In the NHL, four games are scheduled, including a 6 p.m. ET match where the Dallas Stars (16-5-4) face the Ottawa Senators (12-8-4) at the American Airlines Center. The Stars are enjoying a five-game winning streak and recent success against the Senators.
College basketball fans can look forward to a game between San Diego (3-3) and Long Beach State (1-6) at 5 p.m. ET in Long Beach, California, with both teams eager to break their losing streaks.
Betting odds favor the Broncos by 5.5 points over the Commanders, the Grizzlies by 2.5 points over the Kings, the Stars as favorites against the Senators, and San Diego over Long Beach.
Where to watch:
- Broncos vs. Commanders: 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC, streaming on Fubo (free trial).
- Grizzlies vs. Kings: 9 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass, streaming on Fubo (free trial).
- Stars vs. Senators: 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, streaming on Fubo (free trial).
- San Diego vs. Long Beach: 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+, streaming on Fubo (free trial).
Fan Take: The Dallas Stars’ ongoing winning streak and their matchup against the Senators highlight the thrilling pace and competitiveness of this NHL season. For hockey fans, this game underscores how momentum can shift rapidly and showcases the talent depth in the league, promising an exciting season ahead.
