Broncos at Chiefs
Denver Broncos 34, Kansas City Chiefs 28 · Madden Top Vultures
Final Score
Broncos 34 4 TD · 2 FG · 4 XP
Chiefs 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPMalik Willis 257 yds passingScott Petty 54 yds rushingDeion Burks 143 yds receivingMarcus Jones 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 433 · 300Passing yards 255 · 245Rushing yards 178 · 55Completions 17/22 · 14/24Yards per carry 5.9 · 3.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 17/22 | 77% | 257 | 4 | 1 | 135.7 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 14/24 | 58% | 250 | 2 | 0 | 121.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Scott PettyHB | 13 | 54 | 4.2 | 32 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik WillisQB | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Skyler BellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Tavarres WhiteHB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Tre HarrisHB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Deontay AndersonHB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Devontez WalkerWR | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | 13 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 15 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Omari EvansWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Deion BurksWR | 5 | 143 | 28.6 | 56 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 15 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tavarres WhiteHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tre HarrisHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Taylor ChildressCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon KilgoreSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr.DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ PayneSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Marcus JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben CampbellSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronald MasseyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle HamiltonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon MitchellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah StewartLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert RegisDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack KellyMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 2/3 | 4 | 35 |
| Ryan StonehouseP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||
| JK ScottP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie SmythK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |