Chiefs at Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs 42, Denver Broncos 21 · Madden 2011 RERUN
Final Score
Chiefs 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Broncos 21 2 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPTom Brady 332 yds passingJamaal Charles 218 yds rushingAnthony Becht 168 yds receivingBrandon Flowers 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 465 · 345Passing yards 239 · 319Rushing yards 226 · 26Completions 7/18 · 19/43Yards per carry 11.3 · 3.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs dominated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 42-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game with high hopes, but the Chiefs’ explosive offense proved too much for the Broncos to handle.
Quarterback Alex Smith shined for Kansas City, tossing four touchdown passes while leading the charge in a high-flying offensive display. Running back Jamaal Charles was a force in the backfield, racking up an impressive 218 rushing yards, while tight end Anthony Becht became a favorite target, amassing 168 receiving yards. Together, they orchestrated an offensive onslaught that kept the Broncos on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Chiefs made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor, highlighted by Brandon Flowers' interception and five total tackles. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Kansas City scored back-to-back touchdowns, creating a gap that Denver struggled to close. Despite some bright moments, including a sack from Ty Warren, the Broncos’ defense couldn’t contain the relentless Chiefs attack, ultimately leading to a convincing victory for Kansas City.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Alex SmithQB | 7/18 | 39% | 252 | 4 | 2 | 86.5 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Tom BradyQB | 19/43 | 44% | 332 | 2 | 2 | 67.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Jamaal CharlesHB | 19 | 218 | 11.5 | 30 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Alex SmithQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Knowshon MorenoHB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Willis McGaheeHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Anthony BechtTE | 5 | 168 | 33.6 | 65 | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Jerheme UrbanWR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 55 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jonathan BaldwinWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dwayne BoweWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Eric DeckerWR | 5 | 152 | 30.4 | 17 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Daniel FellsTE | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 22 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Brandon LloydWR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 2 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Roddy WhiteWR | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Willis McGaheeHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| Brandon FlowersCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Demorrio WilliamsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin HoustonLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon CarrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Tyson JacksonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric BerrySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Travis DanielsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalil BrownCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wallace GilberryREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jon McGrawSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sabby PiscitelliFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick JohnsonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Ty WarrenDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. WilliamsSAM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rahim MooreFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| David BrutonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mario HagganLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brent GrimesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Champ BaileyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian DawkinsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von MillerREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joe MaysMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan McBeanDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Ryan SuccopK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dustin ColquittP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||
| Matt PraterK | 2/2 | 1 | 34 |