Broncos at Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs 31, Denver Broncos 21 · COC $$ deadline to join is 7pm ct Thursday
Final Score
Broncos 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Chiefs 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPBo Nix 258 yds passingKenneth Walker 199 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 85 yds receivingMitch Brooks 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 410 · 318Passing yards 248 · 106Rushing yards 162 · 212Completions 12/26 · 8/12Yards per carry 6.8 · 11.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 10h ago
In a pivotal Week 16 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs held off the Denver Broncos, securing a 31-21 victory that keeps their playoff hopes alive. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, as the Chiefs aimed to solidify their position while the Broncos were fighting for a wildcard spot.
On the offensive side, Denver's Bo Nix showcased his skills with a strong performance, throwing for 258 yards and a touchdown. However, it was Kansas City's Kenneth Walker who stole the show, dominating the ground game with an impressive 199 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Jaylen Waddle led the Broncos in receiving with 85 yards, but it was not enough to overcome the Chiefs' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Chiefs made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Chamarri Conner led the team with five total tackles, while George Karlaftis added a critical sack. The turning point came when Mansoor Delane intercepted Nix in the second half, halting a potential scoring drive and allowing Kansas City to maintain control of the game, ultimately sealing their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 12/25 | 48% | 258 | 1 | 2 | 65.0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 8/12 | 67% | 114 | 1 | 1 | 90.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 12 | 73 | 6.1 | 23 | 0 | 46 | 1 |
| Bo NixQB | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 8 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 12 | 199 | 16.6 | 19 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Jalen RoyalsWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Donovan McBrideHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 3 | -5 | -1.7 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 19 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 38 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jared WileyTE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 8 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Nico CabreraWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Jalen RoyalsWR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| John Michael GyllenborgTE | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 26 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Lewis CineSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsFS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn JenkinsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Kari PeppersREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy AndersenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Mitch BrooksCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mateo BeltranMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JJ RobertsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delonte FieldsSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 1/1 | 4 | 47 |