Kansas City
Chiefs
6-10
16
FINAL
23
Denver
Broncos
8-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 23-16 in a tightly contested Week 11 matchup, solidifying their place in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial positioning, the Broncos' victory was pivotal as they seek to maintain momentum in the second half of the season.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback LaNorris Sellers, who threw for 190 yards and a touchdown, orchestrating key drives that kept the Chiefs' defense on their heels. Keaton Mitchell contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 74 rushing yards, while Ted Hurst emerged as a reliable target with 65 receiving yards. Together, they provided a balanced offensive attack that proved difficult for Kansas City's defense to contain.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Jacobe Johnson making a team-high six tackles and Nik Bonitto contributing 1.5 sacks, which played a crucial role in disrupting Kansas City's offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Bonitto's pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing Denver to maintain control and ultimately secure the win. The Broncos' defensive stand was instrumental in sealing their victory and keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 32 | 21 | 190 | 1 | 0 | 91.9 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 22 | 15 | 189 | 0 | 0 | 94.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 16 | 74 | 4.6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 12 | 59 | 4.9 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 10 | 31 | 3.1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst | WR | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Bryce Ford-Wheaton | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ethan Feaster | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dorian Fleming | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kaleb Edwards | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobe Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre Hawkins III | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Peal | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Selman Bridges | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Faheem Delane | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDGE | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boubacar Traore | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | REDGE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justus Terry | LEDGE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Neal | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tao Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Pierce | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taye Brown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyn Armour-Davis | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will McLaughlin | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Pettijohn | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen Wilson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDGE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Atkins | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 55 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 56 |

