Kansas City
Chiefs
5-1
31
FINAL
37
Denver
Broncos
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 37-31. This victory is crucial for the Broncos as they continue to push for a strong playoff position in the competitive AFC West. C.J. Stroud was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for an impressive 367 yards and three touchdowns. His connection with Emeka Egbuka was particularly lethal, as Egbuka racked up 140 receiving yards, providing the Broncos with crucial plays throughout the game. Bucky Irving contributed on the ground with 54 rushing yards, keeping the Chiefs' defense off balance. Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game, highlighted by Zack Baun's strong performance, which included 1.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Stroud orchestrated a game-winning drive, showcasing his poise under pressure. Meanwhile, the Chiefs' Cody Barton led his team with eight tackles, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory as Denver's offense proved too dynamic.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
C.J. StroudQB422969%36731109.9
Josh AllenQB311858%2771185.0
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bucky IrvingHB16543.4130160
Zach CharbonnetHB16513.242120
Tank BigsbyHB44411.0311350
David MontgomeryHB44110.3181250
Josh AllenQB5275.4—080
Mason TaylorTE12222.0200220
C.J. StroudQB5153.0—060
Noah FantTE155.0—050
Trey BensonHB133.0—130
Christian KirkWR000.0—001
Emeka EgbukaWR000.0—000
Pat FreiermuthTE000.0—000
Khalil ShakirWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Emeka EgbukaWR614023.3691700
Khalil ShakirWR813717.1731690
Pat FreiermuthTE88510.6281270
CeeDee LambWR66010.0180180
Tank DellWR35618.760270
Bucky IrvingHB5459.0230150
De'Zhaun StriblingWR24422.020240
Christian KirkWR12424.0120240
Zach CharbonnetHB2189.0200150
Noah FantTE2126.03170
George KittleTE199.0—090
Mason TaylorTE199.06091
Marquise BrownWR144.0—040
Andrew BeckFB111.0—010
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Cairo SantosK11249
Braden MannP0000
Ryan FitzgeraldK11446