Broncos at Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs 42, Denver Broncos 28 ยท ๐๐ค๐ฅ & ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ โ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Broncos 28 4 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 4 XP
Chiefs 42 3 TD ยท 4 FG ยท 2 XPBo Nix 281 yds passingKenneth Walker 103 yds rushingCourtland Sutton 89 yds receivingJustin Strnad 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 390 ยท 394Passing yards 281 ยท 266Rushing yards 109 ยท 128Completions 22/40 ยท 26/42Yards per carry 5.7 ยท 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 5d ago
In a high-stakes matchup in Week 13 of the 2027 season, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 42-28. With playoff implications on the line, Kansas City solidified its position in the postseason race, while the Broncos faced a critical setback in their quest for playoff contention.
Bo Nix shone for the Broncos, throwing for 281 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. Despite his efforts, it was Kenneth Walker of the Chiefs who propelled his team with a solid ground game, racking up 103 rushing yards and consistently moving the chains. Meanwhile, Courtland Sutton added to the Broncos' aerial attack with 89 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Chiefs' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Broncos struggled to contain the Chiefs' explosive plays, allowing key touchdowns that shifted the momentum. A critical turning point came in the third quarter when Kansas City scored back-to-back touchdowns, putting them ahead by two scores and forcing Denver into a pass-heavy game plan. Justin Strnad led the Broncos' defense with eight total tackles, but ultimately, it was not enough to stop the Chiefs from securing a decisive victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 22/40 | 55% | 281 | 3 | 0 | 102.1 |
Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 26/42 | 62% | 266 | 2 | 0 | 95.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 13 | 98 | 7.5 | 69 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 12 | 103 | 8.6 | 60 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Emmett JohnsonHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 9 | 9 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 6 | 7 | 1.2 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mario CraverWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Randy PittmanFB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 70 | 1 | 75 | 1 |
| Evan EngramTE | 8 | 69 | 8.6 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 26 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Chiefs | |||||||
| Mario CraverWR | 8 | 85 | 10.6 | 10 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter JrTE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Noah GrayTE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | โ | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Nick MarshWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Randy PittmanFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Justin StrnadWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red MurdockMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah EllissLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que RobinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden JacksonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chiefs | |||||
| Jadon CanadySS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffrey BassaWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason ThomasREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli BowenCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley BissaintheMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton GillotteREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi GilmanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarr Norman-LottDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khyiris TongaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier NwankpaFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton HamptonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaxton EckSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |
Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 4/4 | 2 | 50 |
