Kansas City
Chiefs
0-2
28
FINAL
56
Denver
Broncos
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 19d ago
In an impressive display of offensive firepower, the Denver Broncos topped the Kansas City Chiefs 56-28 in Week 8 of the 2027 season. This victory not only secures a crucial win for Denver but also strengthens their position in the playoff race with the Chiefs, a perennial contender, now facing a tough road ahead. Bo Nix was the star of the night for the Broncos, throwing for a staggering 468 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his ability to dissect the Chiefs' secondary. His favorite target, Jaylen Waddle, exploded for 226 receiving yards, making big plays that kept the Denver offense rolling. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs led Kansas City's ground attack with 89 rushing yards, but it was clear the Chiefs struggled to keep pace with the Broncos' high-octane offense. Defensively, the Broncos were led by Tyrel Dodson, who notched two sacks, applying consistent pressure on the Chiefs' quarterback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Kris Abrams-Draine intercepted a pass, halting a potential Kansas City scoring drive and allowing Denver to extend their lead. With a solid defensive effort complementing the explosive offense, the Broncos set the tone for a dominant performance throughout the game.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Bo NixQB272178%46862127.4
Patrick MahomesQB12433%981352.0
RJ HarveyHB00—5100—
C.J. SaundersWR03—000—
Jaylen WaddleWR02—000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jahmyr GibbsHB10898.9111670
RJ HarveyHB8556.961450
C.J. SaundersWR122.01021
J.K. DobbinsHB210.52010
Marvin Mims JrWR000.0—000
Bo NixQB000.0—000
Tommy TrembleTE000.0—000
Brashard SmithHB2-1-0.5—002
Jaylen WaddleWR1-2-2.01000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jaylen WaddleWR522645.2943790
Tommy TrembleTE510020.0500610
Marvin Mims JrWR69215.3353330
Rashee RiceWR25527.5301530
Jahmyr GibbsHB14141.0360410
Courtland SuttonWR24120.510210
C.J. SaundersWR3227.3340100
RJ HarveyHB3206.7280140
J.K. DobbinsHB11818.0220180
Xavier WorthyWR122.06021
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Jeremy CrawshawP0000
Wil LutzK0080
Harrison ButkerK0040