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Update: Broncos lose 19-8 on the road to the Chiefs.
The Denver Broncos are reeling from a brutal 1-4 start with three losses against teams with a combined record of 3-9 when not playing the Broncos. The only team with a winning record they have faced dropped a 70-burger on them. The Kansas City Chiefs will be the second team they will have faced this season that owns a winning record.
To stay competitive in this game, the Broncos defense must limit the damage Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs rushing attack does. If they can keep the score in the 20s, then that should give Russell Wilson and the Broncos offense enough of a chance to make a game of it late.
Kickoff is set for 6:15 p.m. Mile High time on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The game will air on Prime Video with Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), and Kaylee Hartung (sideline) covering the game. You can also check your local Broncos radio network affiliate stations.
Broncos vs. Chiefs game predictions
There isn’t much hope left in Broncos Country, especially when the Broncos are on the road to take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. The current line is at 11-points and that is exactly where I ended up in my 31-20 score prediction early this morning. All of us picked the Chiefs to win this game and to cover the spread, but only one of us thinks this game will come in with the under.
Broncos vs. Chiefs in-game updates
Beginning tonight in Kansas City, NFL teams across the league will hold a moment of silence before each game this weekend following last week’s terrorist attack in Israel.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 12, 2023
The Broncos lost the coin toss for the first time this year.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 13, 2023
Maybe a good sign?
#Broncos fourth-and-3 fails after Russell Wilson got flushed. Play design was quick to the left, but he bailed right and had nowhere to go with the ball.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) October 13, 2023
Not what you want to see from your offense on 4th down after a timeout #Broncospic.twitter.com/u9mkJ8i3sH
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
Purcell with the pass defensed. Broncos get a red-zone stop. Carrying over their good work from the red zone last Sunday, when they held the Jets without a red-zone TD. Butker is good from 35 yards and the Chiefs lead, 3-0.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 13, 2023
GREAT run by Javonte Williams to start off the drive.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 13, 2023
Russell Wilson throws an INT to Chiefs LB Nick Bolton
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
Russell Wilson Nick Bolton pic.twitter.com/PpFDM5SC90
— PFF (@PFF) October 13, 2023
Leaving Travis Kelce wide open is a smart strategy
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
Broncos get their own INT off Mahomes after a curious throw
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
Jaleel McLaughlin and Javonte Williams a nifty running combo tonight so far for #Broncos.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) October 13, 2023
Broncos punt
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
It was a sloppy first quarter by both teams.
Mahomes avoids Perkins and forces the Chiefs to kick a field ...
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
They faked it annnnd THEY DIDN'T GET IT.
Wow!
The last nine red-zone drives against the Broncos have resulted in just 15 of a possible 63 points allowed.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 13, 2023
The Broncos defense is still giving up yardage by the bushel, but it’s slamming the door shut on the end zone. (Although the fake FG helped.)
Former 2022 #Broncos draft pick Montrell Washington with a muffed punt.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) October 13, 2023
Last time Denver was here, head coach Jerry Rosburg had benched him. Seems like about 12 years ago.
Travis Kelce already over 100 yards with the catch despite tight coverage from PS2. 109 yards on 7 receptions so far.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 13, 2023
The Broncos’ defense finally breaks.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 13, 2023
Chiefs touchdown.
I am not sure this is how Sean Payton wanted this play to go...pic.twitter.com/NDrcu3LEFr
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
Kareem Jackson PICKS OFF Mahomes.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 13, 2023
But Mathis called for PI.
Chiefs ball.
Mims with a solid return of 19 yards and now the Broncos offense has 49 seconds to put points up on the board before halftime
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
Chiefs attempt a 60-yard field goal and it's....GOOD#Chiefs: 13#Broncos: 0
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
Chiefs will get the ball first after the half.
Broncos hold the Chiefs to a field goal. #Broncos: 0#Chiefs: 16
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
DPI gets the Broncos to midfield
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
Broncos yardage from scrimmage by position:
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 13, 2023
RB/FB: 100
WR: 15
TE: 0
Russell Wilson's pass is batted up in the air, and he's picked off for the second time tonight.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) October 13, 2023
Chiefs take over up 16-0.
Mahomes somehow scrambles for a first down on third down and is untouched
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
Russell Wilson:
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 13, 2023
9/14
57 yards
2 INTs
3 sacks
33 passer rating
Russ with the stiff arm!
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 13, 2023
Dulcich questionable with a hamstring injury per @SusieWargin @BroncosRadio
— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) October 13, 2023
Sutton drops the ball
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
At the end of the third quarter, Kadarius Toney has a better passer rating than Russell Wilson.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 13, 2023
Wilson 33 passer rating.
Toney 39.6 passer rating.
Montrell Washington with a good return… against the Broncos.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 13, 2023
That sums it up.
Offensive fireworks pic.twitter.com/SWHoxUpDxR
— PFF (@PFF) October 13, 2023
Had to throw that block! https://t.co/Vv70SaVHMS
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
You can’t question Pat Surtain’s effort…
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) October 13, 2023
The #Broncos are down 16-0 on a play that likely won’t count because of a flag…
But Surtain is still SPRINTING down the field from far behind to make that tackle.
The stats that don’t show up…pic.twitter.com/wwubphf7Ck
Broncos did something on offense!
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
Roughing the passer gives the Broncos a 1st down!
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
That's a touchdown!
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 13, 2023
And Javonte Williams is in.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 13, 2023
Somehow, it’s a one-score game with 6:07 left to play.
Chiefs 16, Broncos 8.
Broncos made it an 8-point game late and the Chiefs decided to stop playing around!
— Zach Segars (@Zach_Segars) October 13, 2023
Just sliced through them
Zach Allen Sack!!
— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) October 13, 2023
Harrison Butker knocks it in from 52, and the Broncos trail 19-8.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) October 13, 2023
1:55 to play.
Samaje Perine fumbled.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 13, 2023
Chiefs recover.
Game over.
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