Kansas City
Chiefs
0-5
17
FINAL
28
Denver
Broncos
5-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Denver Broncos triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 28-17, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The stakes were high as both teams sought to improve their standings in the competitive AFC West, but the Broncos’ balanced attack proved too much for the Chiefs to handle.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Drake Maye, who threw for an impressive 308 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was a key target, racking up 188 receiving yards and making critical plays that kept the chains moving. Despite a tough day on the ground for Kansas City’s Brashard Smith, who managed just 30 rushing yards, the Broncos' aerial assault was simply overwhelming.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial stops at pivotal moments, highlighted by Trevin Wallace's three total tackles and Justin Strnad's sack that disrupted Kansas City’s rhythm. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Denver's defense stifled a promising Chiefs drive, forcing a turnover on downs that allowed the Broncos to extend their lead. With strong performances on both sides of the ball, Denver's win sends a clear message: they are a force to be reckoned with in this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 20 | 15 | 75% | 308 | 4 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 25 | 11 | 44% | 205 | 2 | 1 | 82.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brashard Smith | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 188 | 31.3 | 69 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 25 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 8 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Mike Matthews | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 29 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Andrew Marsh | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Gavin Bartholomew | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mory Bamba | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Thornton | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Pierce | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 43 |

