Broncos at Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs 27, Denver Broncos 25 · The Man’s League for madden and NCAA
Final Score
Broncos 25 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Chiefs 27 1 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPBryce Young 269 yds passingDerrick Henry 80 yds rushingRome Odunze 88 yds receivingDre Greenlaw 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 333 · 368Passing yards 235 · 269Rushing yards 98 · 99Completions 23/36 · 0/0Yards per carry 4.2 · 4.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 57d ago
In a thrilling Week 1 clash, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 27-25. This matchup set the tone for the new season, showcasing the fierce competitive spirit of both teams as they aimed for an early advantage in the division.
Chiefs quarterback Bryce Young led the charge with an impressive 269 passing yards, while Dak Prescott of the Broncos threw for two touchdowns, keeping Denver in the hunt. Kansas City's Derrick Henry added 80 rushing yards to the mix, and Rome Odunze emerged as a key target with 88 receiving yards, solidifying the Chiefs' offensive prowess.
Defensively, the Broncos put up a fight, led by Robert Spillane's eight total tackles, and Dre Greenlaw's disruptive presence with 1.5 sacks. However, it was the Chiefs' ability to capitalize on key moments that proved decisive, with their defense holding strong in the final minutes to secure the victory. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Kansas City's defense stepped up, stifling a potential game-winning drive by the Broncos and sealing the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 23/36 | 64% | 235 | 2 | 1 | 89.4 |
| Other | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 23/36 | 64% | 269 | 2 | 1 | 93.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Alvin KamaraHB | 18 | 64 | 3.6 | 41 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Dak PrescottQB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack WestoverFB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Derrick HenryHB | 19 | 80 | 4.2 | 27 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Christian KirkWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max KlareTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zay FlowersWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kareem HuntHB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Michael PittmanWR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 15 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 7 | 59 | 8.4 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Rome OdunzeWR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 34 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Christian KirkWR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 42 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 7 | 39 | 5.6 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zay FlowersWR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Max KlareTE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Derrick HenryHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Austin HooperTE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 8 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul DouglasCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus LawrenceLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor RappSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT TuimoloauREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Charles OmenihuDT | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-BuntingCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric StokesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione TakitakiSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun DolacMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Troy DyeWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian RozeboomWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyreem PowellWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Chad RylandK | 1/1 | 2 | 46 |
| Other | |||
| Braden MannP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 4/4 | 1 | 52 |