Kansas City
Chiefs
4-1
16
FINAL
34
Denver
Broncos
6-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 32d ago
In a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Denver Broncos took down the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 34-16, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams looking to gain momentum, the Broncos showcased their dominance throughout the game. John Elway Jr. was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for an impressive 346 yards and five touchdown passes, effectively orchestrating the offense. His connection with Demarius Thomas was particularly potent, as Thomas racked up 99 receiving yards, providing reliable targets downfield. On the other side, Kyren Williams led the Chiefs' rushing attack with 57 yards, but struggled to find the end zone in a game dominated by Denver's offensive firepower. Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with David Bailey making a significant impact on the game. Bailey recorded four total tackles and three sacks, consistently pressuring the Chiefs' quarterback and disrupting their rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter, when Bailey's sack led to a fumble recovery, allowing Denver to extend their lead and control the game from that moment on.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
John elway jr.QB231357%34652104.6
Len DawsonQB291345%2231082.9
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Kyren WilliamsHB9576.3161230
Len DawsonQB393.01050
Demarius ThomasWR000.0—000
Jalin HyattWR000.0—000
Tony GonzalezTE000.0—000
Drake LondonWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Demarius ThomasWR29949.5482740
Jerry JeudyWR39431.390580
Drake LondonWR49423.5461400
Tony GonzalezTE46716.8580210
Jalin HyattWR46015.0111280
Mike EvansTE25829.0221460
Tucker KraftTE55210.4211200
Jadarian PriceHB13535.080350
Khalil ShakirWR11010.050100
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
David BaileyLEDG43001
Bobby BellMIKE20100
Derrick ThomasWILL10100
Trevor PryceREDG11000
A.J. Terrell JrCB30001
Jerome BakerSAM20000
Harold Perkins Jr.MIKE20001
Quentin LakeSS20001
Champ BaileyCB20000
Malaki StarksFS10000
Mansoor DelaneCB10000
Quandre DiggsSS10000
L'Jarius SneedCB10000
Christian HarrisWILL10000
Demetrius Knight JrWILL10000
Jaquan BriskerSS10002
Zaire FranklinMIKE10000
Max MeltonCB10000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tyler LoopK0040
Jason MyersK12140