Kansas City’s touchdown connection gives it a narrow lead, but Denver is keeping pace in yardage.
Kansas City opened with a Patrick Mahomes touchdown pass to Rashee Rice, while Denver answered with a field goal for a 7-3 Chiefs lead after the first quarter. Denver has 75 total yards to Kansas City’s 71, and both teams have avoided turnovers. The Chiefs hold the edge in the standings at 5-1 and rank fifth in the power index, while the 5-2 Broncos rank 14th. Denver brings a three-game winning streak into the matchup; Kansas City is coming off a 20-3 loss to Seattle.
Key Performers
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs: 7-of-8 passing, 60 yards, 1 TD Rashee Rice, Chiefs: 3 catches, 26 yards, 1 TD Bo Nix, Broncos: 5-of-8 passing, 47 yards; 5 rushing yards