Denver
Broncos
3-2
34
FINAL
28
Kansas City
Chiefs
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Kansas City Chiefs 34-28 in Week 8 of the 2027 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The stakes were high, with both teams looking to improve their standing in a competitive division, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious in a hard-fought contest.
Malik Willis led the charge for Denver, throwing for 257 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch moments. Scott Petty added a solid ground game with 54 rushing yards, complementing Willis' aerial assault. The Broncos' offensive performance was pivotal, as they consistently found ways to exploit the Chiefs' defense.
Defensively, Anthony Hill Jr. stood out for the Broncos with three total tackles, contributing to a unit that kept the Chiefs in check during critical moments. The game’s turning point came midway through the fourth quarter when Denver's defense stifled a potential game-tying drive, allowing Willis and the offense to seal the victory with a late touchdown. Despite the efforts from Kansas City’s Jaelan Phillips and Marcus Jones, who each registered a sack and an interception respectively, it was Denver's resilience that ultimately secured the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 22 | 17 | 77% | 257 | 4 | 1 | 135.7 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 24 | 14 | 58% | 250 | 2 | 0 | 121.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Petty | HB | 13 | 54 | 4.2 | 32 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tavarres White | HB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Tre Harris | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Deontay Anderson | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deion Burks | WR | 5 | 143 | 28.6 | 56 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | 13 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 15 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 15 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Tavarres White | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tre Harris | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Campbell | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronald Massey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Taylor Childress | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Kelly | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 3 | 4 | 35 |
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

