Kansas City
Chiefs
5-1
42
FINAL
40
Denver
Broncos
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 42-40, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Chiefs who managed to outlast their rivals in a contest marked by explosive offensive plays.
Leading the charge for the Chiefs was Patrick Mahomes, who threw for five touchdowns, showcasing his elite talent under pressure. Meanwhile, Rashee Rice had a standout performance, racking up an impressive 241 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. On the other side, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix put up a valiant effort with 424 passing yards, but it ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Broncos struggled to contain the Chiefs' high-powered offense, but Alex Singleton made his presence felt with eight total tackles. The game turned in the fourth quarter when Mahomes connected with Rice for a crucial touchdown that shifted momentum back to Kansas City. With this win, the Chiefs not only solidified their position in the playoff race but also demonstrated their resilience in high-pressure situations.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 47 | 27 | 57% | 424 | 4 | 0 | 115.9 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 36 | 25 | 69% | 420 | 5 | 0 | 148.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 17 | 67 | 3.9 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 16 | 65 | 4.1 | 36 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 23 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter Jr. | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashee Rice | WR | 9 | 241 | 26.8 | 167 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 8 | 170 | 21.3 | 59 | 2 | 54 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 18 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 39 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter Jr. | TE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dallen Bentley | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Ferrell | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Cole | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brice Polock | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper McDonald | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 53 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

