Kansas City
Chiefs
1-0
0
FINAL
23
Denver
Broncos
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos secured a commanding 23-0 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2 of the 2027 season. This win not only provides a much-needed boost for the Broncos but also sends a message to the rest of the league about their defensive prowess and offensive capabilities.
Bo Nix was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for 196 yards and two touchdowns while also contributing 23 rushing yards. His ability to lead the offense effectively was complemented by Jaylen Waddle, who racked up 67 receiving yards, making crucial plays to keep the chains moving and the scoreboard ticking.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Ja'Quan McMillian playing a key role by snagging two interceptions that stymied any momentum the Chiefs hoped to build. Zach Allen added to the pressure with a sack, but it was the overall defensive effort that truly defined the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when McMillian's first interception led to a touchdown, solidifying Denver's control and leaving Kansas City unable to respond.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 14 | 11 | 79% | 196 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 9 | 4 | 44% | 89 | 0 | 2 | 40.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 31 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 54 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 3 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trey'dez Green | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bissainthe | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Oladapo | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Knowles | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 54 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

