Kansas City
Chiefs
6-0
27
FINAL
24
Denver
Broncos
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 8 showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 27-24, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the competitive AFC West. Both teams battled hard, but the Chiefs managed to hold off the Broncos in a game that showcased the determination of both squads. Bo Nix put on an impressive performance for the Broncos, throwing for 254 yards and two touchdowns, but it was Kenneth Walker's explosive 131 rushing yards and Xavier Worthy's clutch 102 receiving yards that propelled the Chiefs to victory. Their offensive synergy proved vital as they capitalized on key drives, particularly in the second half. Defensively, Chris Jones was a force for Kansas City, racking up 2.5 sacks that disrupted Denver's rhythm and turned the tide in crucial moments. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Jones's pressure led to an interception by Riley Moss, but it was the Chiefs' ability to respond with a final scoring drive that sealed their victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Bo NixQB392462%2542186.9
Patrick MahomesQB332164%2391182.7
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Kenneth WalkerHB171317.7551210
J.K. DobbinsHB121089.0521280
Emmett JohnsonHB7172.4—050
Adam PrenticeFB166.0—061
RJ HarveyHB242.0—070
Bo NixQB133.0—030
Patrick MahomesQB310.3—020
Ben VanSumerenFB210.5—030
Evan EngramTE000.0—000
Jaylen WaddleWR000.0—000
Noah GrayTE1-4-4.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Xavier WorthyWR810212.8111241
Courtland SuttonWR58116.2121240
Jaylen WaddleWR66911.5180290
Travis KelceTE44511.3110140
Jeff CaldwellWR34314.3100180
Troy FranklinWR24020.090270
Evan EngramTE5357.091130
A.J. BrownWR3258.350131
RJ HarveyHB11818.0100180
Noah GrayTE11616.070160
Adam TrautmanTE155.02050
J.K. DobbinsHB341.31042
Jalen RoyalsWR144.0—040
Kenneth WalkerHB144.0—040
Adam PrenticeFB122.0—020
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Alex SingletonMIKE80.5000
Riley MossCB40100
Nohl WilliamsCB40100
Eric StokesCB70.5000
Justin StrnadWILL70000
Chris JonesDT22.5000
Talanoa HufangaSS60000
Jonathon CooperLEDG41001
Ja'Quan McMillianCB50.5000
Nik BonittoREDG31000
Peter WoodsDT31000
Drue TranquillWILL50000
Zah FrazierCB50000
Pat Surtain IICB40001
Brandon JonesFS30000
Mansoor DelaneCB30000
Ashton GillotteREDG01.5000
R Mason ThomasLEDG20.5000
Jadon CanadySS30000
Jahdae BarronCB20000
Tyler OnyedimDT20000
Zach AllenDT20000
Nick BoltonMIKE20000
Karene ReidMIKE10000
Malcolm RoachDT10000
Jeffrey BassaWILL10010
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Wil LutzK11358
Jeremy CrawshawP0000
Harrison ButkerK22332