Kansas City
Chiefs
0-2
14
FINAL
31
Denver
Broncos
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 8d ago
In a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 31-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race. This victory was crucial for the Broncos as they look to maintain momentum in the competitive AFC West. Bo Nix was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for three touchdowns and guiding his team with poise. Jaydon Blue contributed significantly in the air, racking up 69 receiving yards, while Kenneth Walker led the Chiefs' ground game with 47 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to match Denver's offensive firepower. Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Tycen Anderson recording two sacks and Jermod McCoy snagging an interception, which proved pivotal in stifling Kansas City’s comeback attempts. The turning point came in the third quarter when McCoy’s interception set up another Nix touchdown pass, pushing the lead to 21-7 and effectively sealing the game for Denver.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Patrick MahomesQB231357%2142377.3
Bo NixQB13862%17630145.0
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Kenneth WalkerHB11474.3110140
Calvin RidleyWR11616.010160
Jaydon BlueHB6122.050160
Patrick MahomesQB199.0—090
Bo NixQB155.0—050
Jalin HyattWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jaydon BlueHB26934.5380560
Calvin RidleyWR25427.0170370
Travis KelceTE35117.0250190
Evan EngramTE24924.522490
Rashee RiceWR34414.742290
Troy FranklinWR34214.0161170
Kenneth WalkerHB4399.8190270
Xavier WorthyWR12626.030260
Jalin HyattWR11616.0100160
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Tycen AndersonFS32000
Nick BoltonMIKE41000
Jonathon CooperLEDG22000
Jermod McCoyCB10100
Dominique HamptonMIKE31000
Talanoa HufangaSS10101
Isaiah BoldenCB00100
Nik BonittoREDG11000
Brandon JonesFS30000
George KarlaftisLEDG20001
Drue TranquillWILL20000
L'Jarius SneedCB10001
Pat Surtain IICB10000
Alohi GilmanFS10000
Zach AllenDT10000
JL SkinnerSS10000
Kristian FultonCB10001
Riley MossCB00002
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Wil LutzK11422
Harrison ButkerK0020