Chiefs at Broncos
Denver Broncos 42, Kansas City Chiefs 35 · NNA Madden 27 Regs
Final Score
Chiefs 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Broncos 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPBo Nix 317 yds passingRJ Harvey 101 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 204 yds receivingR Mason Thomas 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 328 · 406Passing yards 260 · 305Rushing yards 68 · 101Completions 18/25 · 17/24Yards per carry 6.2 · 9.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 8 showdown, the Denver Broncos outlasted the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 42-35. This victory was crucial for the Broncos as they look to solidify their playoff positioning in the competitive AFC West.
Bo Nix was the star of the night for Denver, throwing for an impressive 317 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in critical moments. RJ Harvey complemented the aerial attack with a strong ground performance, rushing for 101 yards, while Jaylen Waddle was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 204 yards and finding the end zone.
While the Broncos' offense shined, the Chiefs struggled to contain them, with their defense unable to create significant turnovers or pressure the quarterback effectively. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Nix connected with Waddle for a long touchdown, shifting momentum firmly in Denver's favor. Despite a late push from Kansas City, the Broncos' lead held strong, sealing their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 18/25 | 72% | 270 | 4 | 0 | 146.6 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 17/24 | 71% | 317 | 5 | 0 | 152.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 9 | 53 | 5.9 | 23 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 11 | 101 | 9.2 | 14 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 80 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 9 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 7 | 204 | 29.1 | 127 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 5 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam PrenticeFB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton GillotteREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy AndersenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Nik BonittoREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley MossCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 0/1 | 6 | 0 |