Chiefs at Broncos
Denver Broncos 36, Kansas City Chiefs 7 · GooodHoops
Final Score
Chiefs 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Broncos 36 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPBo Nix 221 yds passingRJ Harvey 6 yds rushingKenneth Walker 123 yds receivingTalanoa Hufanga 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 182 · 217Passing yards 177 · 211Rushing yards 5 · 6Completions 9/23 · 10/14Yards per carry 1.7 · 2.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a decisive Week 8 showdown, the Denver Broncos toppled the Kansas City Chiefs with a commanding 36-7 victory, solidifying their position in the playoff race. This win was crucial for the Broncos as they look to maintain momentum heading into the latter half of the season.
Bo Nix was the star of the night for Denver, throwing for 221 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. RJ Harvey contributed on the ground, though his 6 rushing yards reflected a tough day for the running game, while Kenneth Walker led the Chiefs with 123 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, highlighted by Talanoa Hufanga's two interceptions that shifted the momentum firmly in Denver's favor. Nik Bonitto added pressure with a sack, but it was the interceptions that marked the turning point, as they halted any hopes of a Kansas City rally. The Broncos' defense proved too formidable, stifling the Chiefs and securing a dominant victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 9/23 | 39% | 200 | 1 | 4 | 45.8 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 10/14 | 71% | 221 | 3 | 2 | 113.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 5 | 123 | 24.6 | 106 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | — | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 37 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| Drue TranquillWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alohi GilmanFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Brenden SchoolerSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| P.J. LockeFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Jones JrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | |||||
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |