Kansas City
Chiefs
0-2
14
FINAL
35
Denver
Broncos
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 35-14 in Week 3 of the 2027 Madden season. The win solidifies Denver's position as a formidable force early in the season, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive grit against a strong division rival.
Bo Nix was the standout performer, throwing for 259 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Broncos’ high-octane offense. Complementing Nix’s efforts, RJ Harvey contributed with a solid 78 rushing yards, while Jaylen Waddle emerged as a key target, racking up 118 receiving yards. Together, they orchestrated a balanced attack that kept the Chiefs' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Denver's defense played a pivotal role, with Zach Allen recording two sacks and Ty Benefield adding an interception to stifle Kansas City's attempts to mount a comeback. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Benefield's interception halted a promising Chiefs drive, allowing the Broncos to extend their lead and shift the momentum firmly in their favor. Overall, it was a decisive team effort that showcased Denver’s strengths on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 259 | 3 | 0 | 115.5 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 43 | 27 | 63% | 252 | 1 | 2 | 67.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 14 | 78 | 5.6 | 23 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 17 | 60 | 3.5 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 89 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 8 | 111 | 13.9 | 43 | 1 | 40 | 1 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Cyrus Allen | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Allen | DT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Benefield | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | SAM | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngston Villiamu-Asa | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Rhodes Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton Thomas | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 49 |

