Kansas City
Chiefs
1-12
14
FINAL
43
Denver
Broncos
10-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 showdown, the Denver Broncos triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 43-14, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season draws to a close. The Broncos showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, leaving no doubt about their readiness for the postseason.
Trevor Lawrence was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for an impressive 470 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise under pressure. His connection with Nick Marsh was particularly lethal, as Marsh racked up 275 receiving yards, making key catches that propelled the Broncos' offense. Javonte Williams added a steady ground game with 60 rushing yards, complementing the aerial assault.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Nick Bosa leading the charge by recording four sacks that disrupted Kansas City's rhythm throughout the game. Justin Scott contributed significantly with six total tackles, helping to stifle any offensive momentum the Chiefs attempted to build. The turning point came early in the second half when Bosa's sack led to a turnover on downs, allowing Denver to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 40 | 28 | 70% | 470 | 5 | 3 | 117.7 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 14 | 7 | 50% | 48 | 1 | 0 | 81.8 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 11 | 60 | 5.5 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 6 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Marsh | WR | 17 | 275 | 16.2 | 126 | 4 | 57 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 97 | 32.3 | 40 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 18 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 46 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Scott | DT | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | REDG | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Brooks | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Stokes | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin Wright | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Segun Olubi | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clev Lubin | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Murray Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Jacobs | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damon Wilson II | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerome Baker | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 47 |
| Gabriel McCord | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

