Chiefs at Broncos
Denver Broncos 41, Kansas City Chiefs 13 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Chiefs 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XP
Broncos 41 4 TD · 2 FG · 5 XPBo Nix 321 yds passingRJ Harvey 86 yds rushingEvan Engram 95 yds receivingKristian Fulton 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 234 · 450Passing yards 168 · 321Rushing yards 66 · 129Completions 15/30 · 33/40Yards per carry 3.0 · 4.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 33d ago
In a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 41-13 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This victory not only showcased Denver's offensive firepower but also solidified their position as a formidable contender in the league.
Leading the charge for the Broncos was quarterback Bo Nix, who threw for 321 yards and connected for one touchdown, effectively orchestrating the offense. Complementing his efforts, RJ Harvey contributed significantly on the ground with 86 rushing yards, while Evan Engram emerged as a key target, racking up 95 receiving yards. Together, they formed a balanced attack that kept the Chiefs' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos made their mark, notably with Nik Bonitto's sack, adding pressure to the Chiefs' offense. The turning point came early in the second half when the Broncos scored back-to-back touchdowns, extending their lead and putting the Chiefs in a position where they had to play catch-up. While the Chiefs' Drue Tranquill led the game in tackles with eight, it wasn't enough to counter the Broncos' relentless offensive assault.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 15/30 | 50% | 168 | 1 | 0 | 78.1 |
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 33/40 | 83% | 321 | 1 | 2 | 87.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 16 | 51 | 3.2 | 26 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 17 | 86 | 5.1 | 31 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ben VanSumerenFB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Jakob JohnsonFB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Emmett JohnsonHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chiefs | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 9 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 9 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Evan EngramTE | 8 | 95 | 11.9 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jakob JohnsonFB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumerenFB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chiefs | |||||
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadyFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin WalkerMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khyiris TongaDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Felix Anudike-UzomahLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zach AllenDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. JonesDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Kristian FultonCB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 2/2 | 1 | 41 |
Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 2/2 | 5 | 42 |
