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Kansas City
Chiefs
8-7
17
FINAL
52
Denver
Broncos
12-3
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 14h ago
In a stunning Wildcard Round matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a decisive 52-17 victory, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball. With the stakes high for advancement in the 2026 postseason, the Broncos delivered a performance that left no doubt about their intentions for a deep playoff run. Bo Nix was the standout star for Denver, throwing for an impressive 414 yards and a staggering seven touchdowns, completely dismantling the Chiefs' secondary. Marvin Mims Jr. also had a remarkable game, racking up 121 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Broncos' explosive offense. Despite Kenneth Walker's strong showing for Kansas City with 120 rushing yards, the Chiefs couldn't keep pace with Denver's relentless scoring. On the defensive side, the Broncos applied consistent pressure, highlighted by Nik Bonitto's sack and Pat Surtain II's four total tackles. The turning point came in the second quarter, when a critical interception by Dane Belton of Kansas City could not stem the tide, as Denver continued to capitalize on their offensive opportunities and put the game out of reach. The Broncos' defense, while not heavily featured in standout stats, played a key role in limiting the Chiefs and sealing the victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Bo NixQB241771%41471135.4
Patrick MahomesQB271556%2242276.7
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Kenneth WalkerHB211205.7400210
Bo NixQB11818.0β€”0180
RJ HarveyHB7162.310050
Evan EngramTE000.0β€”001
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Marvin Mims JrWR412130.3722620
Jaylen WaddleWR28643.0822850
Tyquan ThorntonWR38127.0430420
Evan EngramTE57014.0411290
Troy FranklinWR36923.0552410
RJ HarveyHB36822.7340300
Travis KelceTE56312.6281310
Xavier WorthyWR13232.0β€”1320
Kenneth WalkerHB5295.842080
Jakobi MeyersWR11919.010190
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Jahdae BarronCB11100
Dane BeltonSS20100
Nik BonittoREDG31000
Riley MossCB10100
Pat Surtain IICB40001
Brandon JonesFS11001
Alex SingletonMIKE30000
Nate HobbsCB30003
Talanoa HufangaSS30000
L'Jarius SneedCB20001
Drue TranquillWILL20000
Kristian FultonCB20000
Caleb RansawFS10000
George KarlaftisLEDG10000
Chamarri ConnerFS00011
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Jeremy CrawshawP0000
Wil LutzK11764
Harrison ButkerK11250