Chiefs at Broncos
Denver Broncos 29, Kansas City Chiefs 24 · NO BS 27 Reboot
Final Score
Chiefs 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Broncos 29 3 TD · 3 FG · 2 XPBo Nix 331 yds passingJonah Coleman 62 yds rushingJeff Caldwell 130 yds receivingNick Bolton 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 328 · 454Passing yards 264 · 331Rushing yards 64 · 123Completions 29/43 · 28/46Yards per carry 8.0 · 4.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 showdown, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 29-24. This victory not only boosts Denver's playoff hopes but also adds a significant chapter to the storied rivalry between these two AFC West foes.
Bo Nix led the Broncos' offense with an impressive 331 passing yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and connect on crucial plays. Jonah Coleman contributed on the ground with 62 rushing yards, helping to maintain balance and keep the Chiefs' defense guessing. Patrick Mahomes, despite his two touchdown passes, couldn't quite match Nix's production, leaving his team just short of victory.
Defensively, the Chiefs were led by Nick Bolton, who racked up nine tackles, but it was R Mason Thomas's 1.5 sacks that highlighted Kansas City's pressure on Nix. The game shifted in the second half when the Broncos' defense made a critical stop, forcing a turnover on downs deep in their territory. That moment allowed Denver to regain momentum and ultimately secure the win against their divisional rivals.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 29/43 | 67% | 264 | 2 | 0 | 99.3 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 28/46 | 61% | 331 | 1 | 0 | 90.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 29 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jonah ColemanHB | 15 | 62 | 4.1 | — | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 8 | 49 | 6.1 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 12 | 130 | 10.8 | 17 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Nyck HarborWR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Johnny WilsonTE | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Evan EngramTE | 7 | 99 | 14.1 | 32 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 6 | 99 | 16.5 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 9 | 82 | 9.1 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| Nick BoltonSAM | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi PerichFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan JohnsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amare BarnoREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bear AlexanderDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin WalkerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric StokesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ PayneSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben RobertsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus WilliamsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eli BowenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 1/1 | 3 | 31 |
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 3/3 | 2 | 54 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |