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Chiefs at Broncos
Broncos beat Chiefs 28-24 at home.
Empower Field at Mile High
Recap
Broncos beat Chiefs 28-24, move to 6-2 in AFC West
The Broncos defeated the Chiefs 28-24 at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, improving to 6-2 and staying in first place in the AFC West. Kansas City fell to 5-2, dropping to second in the division with its second straight loss.
Takeaways
- Denver won its fourth straight game and remains atop the AFC West at 6-2.
- Kansas City lost its second consecutive game and now sits at 5-2 in second place.
- Denver next plays at Carolina on Sunday, November 8, while Kansas City hosts the New York Jets that day.
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News
Broncos Climb to Seventh in Week 9 NFL RankingsA Week 9 NFL power ranking published November 3 put Buffalo first and Chicago second, while Denver rose to seventh after beating Kansas City.5 h ago · Sports Illustrated
Emmett Johnson Makes a Case for More Chiefs TouchesRookie running back Emmett Johnson caught five passes for 128 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs’ loss to the Broncos, strengthening the case for a larger role alongside Kenneth Walker III.5 h ago · Sports Illustrated
Broncos’ Comeback Leaves Running Back Trade Question OpenDenver beat Kansas City 28-24 on November 1 after trailing by 11 in the fourth quarter, with rookie Jonah Coleman helping drive the comeback. The win has not resolved whether the Broncos should seek a running back before the November 10 trade deadline.15 h ago · Sports Illustrated
JJ Watt Was Turned Away From Broncos Stadium Without a CredentialCBS analyst JJ Watt was initially refused entry to the Denver Broncos stadium on November 1 after arriving without his media credential, then later entered to call the team’s narrow win over Kansas City.16 h ago · Daily Mail US