Chiefs at Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs 47, Denver Broncos 40 · HHK Madden
Final Score
Chiefs 47 6 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Broncos 40 6 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPTrevor Lawrence 538 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 77 yds rushingWan'Dale Robinson 162 yds receivingJordan Battle 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 604 · 400Passing yards 527 · 393Rushing yards 77 · 7Completions 24/39 · 24/42Yards per carry 5.1 · 0.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 11 showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos 47-40, solidifying their playoff aspirations in the 2027 season. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but it was Kansas City that managed to outlast their rivals in a high-scoring affair.
Trevor Lawrence was sensational for the Chiefs, throwing for an impressive 538 yards and six touchdowns, leading the charge against a porous Broncos defense. TreVeyon Henderson contributed on the ground with 77 rushing yards, while Wan'Dale Robinson shined for Denver, racking up 162 receiving yards and keeping the Broncos in striking distance throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chiefs were able to make crucial plays when it mattered, with Fabien Lovett Sr recording a key sack that disrupted Denver's momentum. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Kansas City forced a turnover on downs, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and secure the victory. Despite the loss, Denver's Earl Gore showcased tenacity with four total tackles, but it wasn't enough to overcome the offensive onslaught from the Chiefs.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Trevor LawrenceQB | 24/39 | 62% | 538 | 6 | 2 | 123.6 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 23/41 | 56% | 362 | 5 | 0 | 125.2 |
| Emilio ColonTE | 1/1 | 100% | 58 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 15 | 77 | 5.1 | 40 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Trevor LawrenceQB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlin KleinTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 8 | 7 | 0.9 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Emilio ColonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Marlin KleinTE | 3 | 105 | 35.0 | 45 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 7 | 101 | 14.4 | 34 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 14 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Parker WashingtonWR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 14 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 6 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 5 | 162 | 32.4 | 30 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Emilio ColonTE | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 24 | 2 | 37 | 1 |
| Ja'Kobi LaneWR | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 54 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fabien Lovett SrDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IVMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis HunterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Vonn BuckhalterSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Jordan BattleSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Lukas Van NessLEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Earl GoreSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Percy ButlerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashawn HenryCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Cam LittleK | 1/2 | 4 | 37 |
| Broncos | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |