The Denver Broncos (6-2) erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs (5-2) 28-24 at Empower Field at Mile High on November 1, 2026, as Jonah Coleman scored the go-ahead touchdown and Malcolm Roach sacked Patrick Mahomes on the final play to secure first place in the AFC West.
Quarter-by-Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| DEN | 3 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 28 |
Denver looked finished after three straight three-and-outs in the third quarter left the Broncos trailing Kansas City 24-13, but Bo Nix delivered when it mattered. Nix had already connected with Jaylen Waddle for a one-yard touchdown on fourth down before halftime. He repeated that fourth-down success in the final quarter, finding Nate Adkins for a two-yard score before completing the two-point conversion to Waddle, cutting the deficit to 24-21. Alex Singleton then sacked Patrick Mahomes, helping force Harrison Butker into a missed 54-yard field goal. Nix immediately found rookie Jonah Coleman for a 51-yard gain, and Coleman scored from five yards out on the next play to give Denver a 28-24 lead with 1:56 remaining. Nix finished with 222 passing yards and two touchdowns, while Coleman added 41 rushing yards, 63 receiving yards and the winning score. Courtland Sutton contributed 53 receiving yards, and Singleton recorded 14 tackles. Denver’s defense delivered one final stand when Malcolm Roach sacked Mahomes on fourth-and-goal, securing the Broncos’ fourth straight victory and first place in the AFC West.
Kansas City had every opportunity to win, which made the ending especially painful. Mahomes completed 30 of 41 passes for 321 yards and three touchdowns without an interception, finding Rashee Rice for an 11-yard score, rookie Emmett Johnson for a 73-yard touchdown and Noah Gray for a four-yard score. Johnson was outstanding with five receptions for 128 yards, while Travis Kelce added 67 receiving yards, Rice caught seven passes for 53 yards, and Kenneth Walker III rushed for 69 yards. The Chiefs outgained Denver 399-294 and led by 11 entering the fourth quarter, but their offense went scoreless the rest of the way. Kansas City’s 11 penalties for 105 yards proved costly, particularly a false start that pushed its final fourth-and-goal attempt from Denver’s one-yard line back to the six. Even after reaching the goal line with seconds remaining, the Chiefs couldn’t finish. Denver converted just two of 11 third downs but both of its fourth-down attempts, while Kansas City failed to protect its lead despite having the better offensive numbers. The loss dropped the Chiefs to 5-2, their second consecutive defeat, and handed Denver control of the division.
Postgame Statistical Breakdown
Team Stats
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 24 | 28 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 399 | 294 |
| Passing Yards | 309 | 217 |
| Rushing Yards | 90 | 77 |
| Total Plays | 67 | 56 |
| Yards Per Play | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| First Downs | 22 | 21 |
| Third Downs | 6-14 | 2-11 |
| Third-Down % | 42.9% | 18.2% |
| Fourth Downs | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Total Offensive TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles Lost | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks Allowed | 2 | 1 |
| Penalties | 11 | 6 |
| Penalty Yards | 105 | 45 |
| Time of Possession | 31:29 | 28:31 |
Passing
Kansas City Chiefs
- Patrick Mahomes — 30/41, 73.2%, 321 YDS, 3 TD, 0 INT, 7.8 YPA, 2 SACK, 120.1 RTG, 72.7 QBR
Denver Broncos
- Bo Nix — 20/32, 62.5%, 222 YDS, 2 TD, 0 INT, 6.9 YPA, 1 SACK, 103.9 RTG, 72.3 QBR
Rushing
Kansas City Chiefs
- Kenneth Walker III — 21 CAR, 69 YDS, 3.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 10
- Emmett Johnson — 1 CAR, 15 YDS, 15.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 15
Denver Broncos
- Jonah Coleman — 11 CAR, 41 YDS, 3.7 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 10
- Marvin Mims Jr. — 2 CAR, 19 YDS, 9.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 14
Receiving
Kansas City Chiefs
- Emmett Johnson — 5 REC, 5 TGT, 128 YDS, 25.6 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 73
- Travis Kelce — 5 REC, 7 TGT, 67 YDS, 13.4 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 32
- Rashee Rice — 7 REC, 8 TGT, 53 YDS, 7.6 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 12
- Cyrus Allen — 2 REC, 3 TGT, 20 YDS, 10.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 12
- Noah Gray — 2 REC, 2 TGT, 15 YDS, 7.5 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 11
Denver Broncos
- Jonah Coleman — 4 REC, 5 TGT, 63 YDS, 15.8 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 51
- Courtland Sutton — 4 REC, 4 TGT, 53 YDS, 13.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 23
- Jaylen Waddle — 3 REC, 6 TGT, 39 YDS, 13.0 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 35
- Adam Trautman — 2 REC, 2 TGT, 30 YDS, 15.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 22
- Marvin Mims Jr. — 2 REC, 3 TGT, 10 YDS, 5.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 7
Scoring Plays
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 9:43 | Denver Broncos | Wil Lutz 39-yard field goal | KC 0, DEN 3 |
| Q1 | 6:04 | Kansas City Chiefs | Rashee Rice 11-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick) | KC 7, DEN 3 |
| Q2 | 14:08 | Denver Broncos | Wil Lutz 45-yard field goal | KC 7, DEN 6 |
| Q2 | 7:40 | Kansas City Chiefs | Emmett Johnson 73-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick) | KC 14, DEN 6 |
| Q2 | 1:15 | Denver Broncos | Jaylen Waddle 1-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick) | KC 14, DEN 13 |
| Q2 | 0:19 | Kansas City Chiefs | Harrison Butker 45-yard field goal | KC 17, DEN 13 |
| Q3 | 1:38 | Kansas City Chiefs | Noah Gray 4-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick) | KC 24, DEN 13 |
| Q4 | 8:55 | Denver Broncos | Nate Adkins 2-yard pass from Bo Nix (Bo Nix pass to Jaylen Waddle for Two-Point Conversion) | KC 24, DEN 21 |
| Q4 | 1:56 | Denver Broncos | Jonah Coleman 5-yard run (Wil Lutz kick) | KC 24, DEN 28 |
Defense
Kansas City Chiefs
- George Karlaftis — 2 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH, 3 PD
- Nick Bolton — 9 TOT, 5 SOLO, 1 QBH
- Chris Roland-Wallace — 5 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 PD
- Alohi Gilman — 6 TOT, 2 SOLO
- Drue Tranquill — 5 TOT, 4 SOLO
- Chamarri Conner — 5 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Ashton Gillotte — 2 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Nikko Remigio — 1 FR
- Khyiris Tonga — 2 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 PD
- Jack Cochrane — 4 TOT, 1 SOLO
Denver Broncos
- Alex Singleton — 14 TOT, 6 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH, 1 PD
- Malcolm Roach — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Devon Key — 8 TOT, 5 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 PD
- Pat Surtain II — 8 TOT, 7 SOLO, 1 PD
- Zach Allen — 1 TOT, 3 QBH, 1 PD
- Riley Moss — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 PD
- Taylor Rapp — 6 TOT, 2 SOLO
- Ja’Quan McMillian — 4 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 QBH
- Sai’vion Jones — 3 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 QBH
- Que Robinson — 2 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 QBH
Kick Returns
Kansas City Chiefs
- Nikko Remigio — 2 KR, 52 YDS, 26.0 AVG, LONG 31, 0 TD
Denver Broncos
- Marvin Mims Jr. — 3 KR, 79 YDS, 26.3 AVG, LONG 30, 0 TD
Punt Returns
Kansas City Chiefs
- Nikko Remigio — 3 PR, 19 YDS, 6.3 AVG, LONG 10, 0 TD
Denver Broncos
- Marvin Mims Jr. — 1 PR, 16 YDS, 16.0 AVG, LONG 16, 0 TD
