Kansas City
Chiefs
0-0
30
FINAL
34
Denver
Broncos
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 5d ago
In a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2029 season, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 34-30. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to kick off their seasons with a win, but it was the Broncos who came out on top in this tightly contested battle. Bo Nix was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for an impressive 382 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays down the field. He connected with Jaylen Waddle, who added 101 receiving yards to the Broncos' offensive onslaught. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker of the Chiefs put on a strong rushing display, amassing 173 yards on the ground, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory. Denver's defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Jonah Elliss leading the way with six total tackles. The turning point came late in the game when the Broncos' ability to contain the Chiefs’ late-game drives proved pivotal, while Ashton Gillotte's strong performance with 1.5 sacks kept pressure on the Kansas City quarterback. Ultimately, the combination of a potent offense and a resilient defense propelled the Broncos to a successful start to their season.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Bo NixQB261973%38242122.5
Patrick MahomesQB241667%2321277.0
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Kenneth WalkerHB1717310.2192811
Jonah ColemanHB5448.8150210
Patrick MahomesQB4276.831110
Caleb HawkinsHB155.0—150
Xavier WorthyWR111.01010
Luke ReynoldsTE111.01010
Naeem BurroughsWR000.0—000
Evan EngramTE000.0—000
Bo NixQB000.0—001
Cyrus AllenWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jaylen WaddleWR310133.7262570
Jonah ColemanHB58717.4631310
Kenneth WalkerHB68514.2881260
Emmanuel Henderson Jr.WR68414.0270260
Evan EngramTE46115.3230280
Colston LovelandTE35919.7170440
Jaden GreathouseWR14949.0441490
Xavier WorthyWR4328.0130100
Naeem BurroughsWR22914.5190220
Cyrus AllenWR12727.0170270
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Harrison ButkerK0040
Noah SidanK0040