Kansas City
Chiefs
3-2
35
FINAL
52
Denver
Broncos
5-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 showdown, the Denver Broncos topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a commanding 52-35 victory. The win not only boosts Denver's standing in the league but also serves as a critical statement against a division rival, solidifying their position as contenders this season.
Bo Nix was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 507 yards and seven touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm and poise under pressure. He also contributed on the ground, adding 38 rushing yards to his remarkable performance. Jaylen Waddle made the most of Nix's precision, racking up 249 receiving yards and proving to be an unstoppable force for the Chiefs' secondary.
Defensively, the Broncos were able to make key plays when it mattered most, with Talanoa Hufanga snagging an interception that shifted momentum late in the game. While the Chiefs struggled to contain Nix and the Broncos' high-octane offense, Ja'Quan McMillian led Kansas City’s defense with three tackles, but it wasn’t enough to counter the relentless scoring from Denver. The turning point came in the third quarter when Nix connected with Waddle for a long touchdown, putting the Broncos ahead for good and leaving the Chiefs scrambling to catch up.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 507 | 7 | 0 | 145.2 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 11 | 5 | 45% | 308 | 4 | 4 | 92.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 249 | 41.5 | 45 | 2 | 74 | 1 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 178 | 59.3 | 20 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 5 | 151 | 30.2 | 50 | 3 | 75 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 130 | 65.0 | 34 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 7 | 82 | 11.7 | 17 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Shields | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Ortega | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 28 |

