Broncos at Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs 53, Denver Broncos 28 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Broncos 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Chiefs 53 5 TD · 4 FG · 5 XPPatrick Mahomes 372 yds passingKenneth Walker 110 yds rushingXavier Worthy 241 yds receivingNick Bolton 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 386 · 556Passing yards 332 · 372Rushing yards 54 · 184Completions 26/42 · 22/34Yards per carry 3.9 · 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
In a commanding performance, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Denver Broncos 53-28 in Week 16 of the 2027 season. With playoff positioning on the line, the Chiefs showcased their offensive prowess and defensive strength, solidifying their status as a formidable contender in the league.
Patrick Mahomes led the charge for Kansas City, tossing for an impressive 372 yards while connecting on multiple scoring plays. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker made his mark on the ground, racking up 110 rushing yards, and Xavier Worthy had a standout game, amassing 241 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and make big plays.
Defensively, the Chiefs were disruptive, with Nick Bolton leading the team with nine total tackles, helping to stifle the Broncos' offensive efforts. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when Kansas City's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Mahomes and the offense to capitalize and build a lead that Denver could not overcome. This victory not only boosts the Chiefs' confidence but also sends a message to the rest of the league as they head towards the playoffs.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 26/42 | 62% | 332 | 2 | 0 | 102.4 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 22/34 | 65% | 372 | 1 | 0 | 111.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 12 | 44 | 3.7 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 20 | 110 | 5.5 | 30 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 9 | 54 | 6.0 | 26 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Rashee RiceWR | 6 | 129 | 21.5 | 45 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 15 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 30 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 9 | 241 | 26.8 | 90 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 26 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ryan WingoWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Darius SlaytonWR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Brandon JonesFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-AsaMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rod MooreFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ PayneSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alohi GilmanFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton GillotteREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas VCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 4/4 | 5 | 46 |