Denver
Broncos
6-1
67
FINAL
23
Kansas City
Chiefs
0-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Denver Broncos dominated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 67-23. This Week 8 matchup was crucial for both teams, with Denver looking to solidify their playoff positioning while Kansas City aimed to bounce back from recent struggles.
Drake Maye proved to be the star of the game, tossing an incredible nine touchdown passes and racking up 666 passing yards, showcasing his elite talent. Oscar Delp was a key target, hauling in 236 receiving yards to keep the chains moving and put points on the board. Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes managed to lead the Chiefs in rushing with just 39 yards, underscoring the Broncos' dominance on both sides of the ball.
Defensively, Denver made critical plays that shifted momentum throughout the game. Nik Bonitto was a standout with 2.5 sacks, consistently pressuring Mahomes and limiting the Chiefs' offensive effectiveness. The turning point came early in the second quarter when the Broncos capitalized on a turnover created by Bryce Thornton's interception, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately control the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 40 | 31 | 78% | 666 | 9 | 2 | 137.4 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 27 | 8 | 30% | 177 | 1 | 5 | 27.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Matthews | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Delp | TE | 10 | 236 | 23.6 | 99 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 180 | 30.0 | 74 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Mike Matthews | WR | 6 | 148 | 24.7 | 35 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 50 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 10 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Owens | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mory Bamba | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Thornton | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Jones | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Mascoe | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaden Hicks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Pierce | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demarcus Riddick | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Loren Strickland | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tae Johnson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 29 |

