Denver erased an 11-point deficit after three quarters to beat Kansas City 28-24, powered by a decisive fourth-quarter rally.
Denver turned an 11-point third-quarter deficit into a 28-24 win, putting up 15 points in the fourth quarter while Kansas City managed none. Bo Nix completed 20 of 32 passes for 222 yards and accounted for two touchdowns, adding four rushing yards; Patrick Mahomes went 30 of 41 for 321 yards and three touchdowns, with six rushing yards. Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson totaled 143 yards—15 rushing and 128 receiving on five receptions—and had one touchdown. Denver’s Jonah Coleman recorded 41 rushing yards and 63 receiving yards on four catches with a touchdown, while Jaylen Waddle added 39 receiving yards, three receptions and a touchdown. Kansas City outgained Denver 399-294 and held the ball for 31:29, but Denver converted all three red-zone trips and both fourth downs; the Chiefs had two red-zone conversions on three trips and went 0-for-1 on fourth down. Kansas City had two sacks to Denver’s one, while neither team threw an interception or committed a turnover. The fourth-quarter turnaround delivered Denver’s fourth consecutive win despite the Broncos entering ranked 14th in the DYMA Power Index, eight spots behind the sixth-ranked Chiefs.
Key Performers
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs: 30/41 passing, 321 yards, 3 TD; 6 rushing yards. Bo Nix, Broncos: 20/32 passing, 222 yards, 2 TD; 4 rushing yards. Emmett Johnson, Chiefs: 143 total yards (15 rushing, 128 receiving), 5 receptions, 1 TD.
Standings Impact
Denver improves to 6-2 and extends its winning streak to four games. Kansas City falls to 5-2.
DYMA Insight
Kansas City had the yardage edge, 399-294, but Denver’s perfect 3-for-3 red-zone conversion rate and 2-for-2 fourth-down efficiency proved decisive. The Broncos won despite a lower Power Index ranking and a 79-yard disadvantage in total yards.