Denver
Broncos
2-4
28
FINAL
34
Kansas City
Chiefs
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 34-28, solidifying their position in the playoff race. This victory was crucial for the Chiefs, as they look to maintain momentum heading into the latter part of the season.
Bo Nix showcased his talents for the Broncos, throwing for 316 yards and three touchdowns, but it was Kansas City’s Xavier Worthy who stole the show with an impressive 141 receiving yards, helping to keep the chains moving and the scoreboard ticking. Kenneth Walker added a solid ground game with 71 rushing yards, complementing the Chiefs’ offensive strategy effectively.
Defensively, Drue Tranquill was a key player for Kansas City, recording nine total tackles and an interception that shifted the game's momentum. Chris Jones also made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks, applying consistent pressure on the Broncos' quarterback. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Tranquill's interception thwarted Denver's drive and allowed the Chiefs to seal the victory, showcasing the importance of timely defensive plays in high-stakes moments.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 47 | 32 | 68% | 316 | 3 | 1 | 99.2 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 36 | 26 | 72% | 282 | 2 | 1 | 101.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 17 | 71 | 4.2 | 27 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 12 | 36 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 12 | 141 | 11.8 | 44 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 8 | 121 | 15.1 | 18 | 2 | 29 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 32 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Trey'dez Green | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheed Biles | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Oladapo | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Peal | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 37 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 44 |

