Denver
Broncos
8-4
37
FINAL
21
Kansas City
Chiefs
7-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos secured a decisive 37-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in a pivotal Week 14 matchup of the 2028 season. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, Denver showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, cementing their status as a top contender in the league.
Leading the charge for Kansas City was Burnt Peanut, who threw for an impressive 389 yards and three touchdowns, keeping his team competitive throughout. However, the Broncos' offensive standout was Brenen Thompson, who racked up 138 receiving yards, providing critical support in Denver’s scoring efforts. Despite a lackluster ground game, with Jaxon Reinertson managing just 26 rushing yards, the Broncos capitalized on their passing attack to pull ahead.
Defensively, the Broncos were formidable, with Riq Woolen leading the team with three total tackles, while Tyleik Williams notched a sack to apply pressure on the Chiefs' quarterback. The turning point came in the second half when Fred Warner's interception shifted momentum back to Denver, ultimately allowing them to maintain control and secure the victory. The Broncos' defense played a crucial role in stifling Kansas City’s attempts to rally, ensuring their commanding win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Peanut | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 389 | 3 | 2 | 108.2 |
| Jared Lorenzen | QB | 10 | 8 | 80% | 193 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Femboi Jones | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Reinertson | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Calvin Russel | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Asher Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 138 | 34.5 | 48 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Malachi Toney | WR | 3 | 135 | 45.0 | 62 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Calvin Russel | WR | 3 | 116 | 38.7 | 9 | 0 | 56 | 2 |
| Femboi Jones | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 72 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Asher Adams | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 14 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Raphael Devers | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaxon Reinertson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVante Holloway | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | FS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Brooks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 26 |
| Asian Kenny | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

