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The Denver Broncos converted twice on third down and set up Will Lutz for the game-winning 35-yard field goal to extinguish any lingering demons that had plagued them against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Denver won the game, 22-19.
The Broncos defense was as good as ever, keeping Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Chiefs offense in check. Despite some penalties against defensive back Riley Moss, it was Ja’Quan McMillian who was the thorn in the Chiefs’ side.
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Denver Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian, right, sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Denver. (Jack Dempsey/AP Photo)
He had an interception on Mahomes in the third quarter and sacked him with less than four minutes left in the game. He had six tackles, two sacks and two pass deflections in the win.
Justin Strnad led the Broncos with 10 tackles. DJ Jones had three tackles, including a sack. Kansas City was held to 311 yards of total offense on 62 total plays. Kansas City had 19 first downs, but struggled in the red zone, going 1 of 4.
Bo Nix found Troy Franklin on third down for 32 yards, which helped Lutz set up an easier field goal. Nix was 24 of 37 with 295 passing yards. Jaleel McLaughlin had the Broncos’ only touchdown. He ran it to the end zone in the third quarter.
Franklin led the Broncos with four receptions for 84 yards.
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Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Denver. (Jack Dempsey/AP Photo)
Denver improved to 9-2 with the victory and has complete control of the AFC West, following the Los Angeles Chargers’ loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road. Denver has now won three of its last four against Kansas City after losing 16 straight games.
If the Broncos’ good fortune continues, Denver will win the AFC West for the first time since the 2015 season. In that season, the Broncos’ defense helped the team win the Super Bowl. The Broncos have wins in last year’s Super Bowl matchup. They beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5.
Kansas City’s playoff picture becomes more complicated.
The Chiefs fall to 5-5 and are completely out of the playoffs. They would be cleaning out their lockers on Monday if the season ended after this game.
Kansas City sits in ninth place, one game behind the Jaguars in the win column. However, the Houston Texans fall between both teams because the Texans have a tiebreaker over the Chiefs. Houston has the best winning percentage in conference games.
Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz (3) celebrates after scoring a 35-yard field goal to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Denver. (Jack Dempsey/AP Photo)
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The Chiefs’ streak of winning eight straight AFC Championships is on the line.
On Sunday, Mahomes was 29-for-45 with a touchdown pass and an interception. The touchdown went to Travis Kelce, who had nine receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown.
