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UPDATE: Broncos have finally beaten the Chiefs, 24-9 to move to 3-5 on the season.
It’s going to be a frigid day in the Mile High City as a snow storm just wrapped up earlier in the day leaving the area covered in snow and the field temperatures in the mid-20s as the Denver Broncos look to end a very long losing streak against their AFC West rival, Kansas City Chiefs.
If Denver is going to end this streak, now might be a most opportune time as quarterback Patrick Mahomes is reportedly sick with flu-like symptoms but will play. If the defense can come out and play like they did against this team two weeks ago, then all that is needed is for the Broncos’ offense to actually show up this time.
Kickoff is set for 2:25 p.m. Mile High time on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. The game will air on CBS with Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (analyst), and Melanie Collins (sideline) announcing. You can also check local Broncos radio network affiliate stations.
Broncos vs. Chiefs game predictions
I originally picked the Chiefs to win straight-up, but had the Broncos covering the spread on this game. I’d love to think Denver could win this game, but you have to go with the trends when betting and the Broncos haven’t beaten the Chiefs since 2015. However, they do tend to cover the spread a lot over that very long losing streak. So I’ll stick with those trends today.
Broncos vs. Chiefs in-game updates
Well hello Empower Field. It’s 22 degrees. But not snowing. Dress warm #BroncosCountry #Denver7 #Broncos pic.twitter.com/rsnUtERnLE
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) October 29, 2023
No prob. #9sports pic.twitter.com/9ed3MfEh7u
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) October 29, 2023
HERE WE GO! pic.twitter.com/PyFPzL4jWj
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
Russell Wilson and Riley Dixon are the Broncos' game captains.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) October 29, 2023
Denver wins the toss and defers to the second half.
Mahomes and Co. up first.
Bit of a late-arriving crowd on a cold day for #KCvsDEN: pic.twitter.com/GR0MTQs67A
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 29, 2023
#Broncos force a three-and-out and survive a Patrick Mahomes run-all-around on third down in the process.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) October 29, 2023
EXCELLENT return by Marvin Mims.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
Broncos have the ball in Chiefs territory too tart the game.
Jaleel McLaughlin gets the first down off a swing pass on third down!
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 29, 2023
RUN. THE. BALL.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
Russ throws a screen pass to RB Javonte Williams for a TOUCHDOWN!!!
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 29, 2023
Javonte Williams scores a touchdown off a screen pass from QB Russell Wilson to give the Broncos a 7-0 lead over the Chiefspic.twitter.com/9lQSMixclc
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 29, 2023
Pacheco just bounces off the Broncos' defense and runs for 19 yards. PJ Locke with the missed tackle.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
Wow.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
Chiefs convert the third down on third-and-long.
Tough.
A Mahomes-ian drive to this point.
— Nick Kosmider (@NickKosmider) October 29, 2023
Broncos' red zone defense once again steps up BIG.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
Holds the Chiefs to a FG.
Safe to say that was OPI on Courtland Sutton
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
1st quarter ends with the Broncos leading the Chiefs by the score of 7-3
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 29, 2023
Can they pull the upset and finally end the losing streak?
Broncos go three-and-out. Wilson pass under pressure behind Jeudy. Wilson hit as he throws.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 29, 2023
Not penalized on the field but would imagine Trent McDuffie hears from the league on that high contact on Russell Wilson. #Broncos would rather have the yardage and the first down, of course.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) October 29, 2023
Josey Jewell called for holding on Travis Kelce.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
It negates the Broncos sack on Mahomes.
MVS catches the ball and LB Josey Jewell forces the FUMBLE, Broncos recover!
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 29, 2023
.@josey_jewell forces the fumble, @jsimms1119 scoops it up!
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 29, 2023
: CBS pic.twitter.com/eS8I0nWOrZ
JERRY JEUDY 39 YARDS
— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) October 29, 2023
Incredible catch by Jerry Jeudy pic.twitter.com/QKIRTShHzk
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
Jerry Jeudy with a TOUCHDOWN!!!
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 29, 2023
Jerry Jeudy's touchdown STANDS.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
TOUCHDOWN BRONCOS.
Interception, Ja'Quan McMillian.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 29, 2023
Second takeaway for the Broncos defense in as many series.
MILE HIGH MAGIC IS HAPPENING
J-MAC WITH THE PICK!
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 29, 2023
: CBS pic.twitter.com/6mYcxxf4Lm
Broncos stopped on fourth down ... Wilson scrambles and fumbles forward ... but the ball returns to the spot of the fumble. KC takes over at its 40.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 29, 2023
Broncos fail to convert on 4th and short. Chiefs respond with a 39-yard reception by Rice.
— Ryan McFadden (@ryanmcfadden_) October 29, 2023
Typical.
Chiefs field goal is good.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
Broncos are still UP 14-6.
Javonte Williams gets a 15-yard run off a draw play
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 29, 2023
Russell Wilson sacked on third down.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
Punt time.
Baron Browning strip sack.
— Henry Chisholm (@HenryChisholm) October 29, 2023
Jonathon Cooper recovery.
Broncos have a chance to extend the lead before halftime.
WELCOME BACK, BARON BROWNING‼️
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 29, 2023
: CBS pic.twitter.com/zialVgv9BK
Broncos FIRST DOWN.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
Trying to make the Chiefs pay for taking timeouts before half.
Russell Wilson strip sacked.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
Chiefs ball.
The #Broncos not being able to capitalize off a Mahomes INT and strip sack could come back to bite them in the second half...
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 29, 2023
Russell Wilson: 6/12 for 70 yards and 2 TDs
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 29, 2023
Javonte Williams: 10 carries for 43 yards
Jerry Jeudy: 2 catches for 50 yards
Broncos defense: 3 forced turnovers
HUGE connection on third-and-5 from Wilson to Sutton, who makes the catch despite defensive pass interference.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 29, 2023
Broncos back in KC territory at the Chiefs 47 following the 23-yard pickup.
COURTLAND SUTTON HOLY CRAP pic.twitter.com/DeEVKV6xI2
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) October 29, 2023
Justin Reid blocks Wil Lutz’s field-goal attempt … and the Broncos get nothing for a drive that consumed 8 minutes and 26 seconds of clock time. Reid got a quick jump — maybe offside? Not ruled that way.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 29, 2023
Still 14-9.
Sack to force a three-and-out but a late flag from the secondary is a defensive hold on Fabian Moreau. Fresh downs for KC.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) October 29, 2023
Wow.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
That was so close to an INT. Instead, a Chiefs first down.
Chiefs are PUNTING here.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
For the love of God, the #NFL needs full-time officials. #Broncos forced a punt but they have been punked by the refs today. @DenverSportsCom
— Cecil Lammey (@CecilLammey) October 29, 2023
Broncos’ first 45 plays today:
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 29, 2023
26 runs
19 pass plays
And the Broncos are winning the time-of-possession battle.
Remember, teams that run more than 50 percent of the time and win the possession stat are 9-2 against the Chiefs when Mahomes starts.
A scoreless third quarter has come to an end.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) October 29, 2023
Broncos facing a second-and-16 when we start the final frame.
Denver 14, Kansas City 9.
This is the fourth time the Broncos have led entering the fourth quarter against the Chiefs during the streak.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) October 29, 2023
Their largest lead was a seven-point differential in 2018.
The Broncos held the ball for 11:11 in the third quarter.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) October 29, 2023
Mahomes only got one crack at it — and the defense came up with a stop.
Give Vance credit now he got the defense playing way better
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) October 29, 2023
My goodness Jaleel McLaughlin is so good.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
Broncos now in field goal range.
On 3rd and 8, Wilson is...you guessed it....sack.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 29, 2023
The Broncos will punt the ball away
Mecole Hardman MUFFS the punt and Drew Sanders recovers the ball inside the 10 yard line
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 29, 2023
Mecole Hardman muffs the punt and the Broncos recoverpic.twitter.com/fsRoL80qCf
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 29, 2023
Courtland Sutton now has six touchdowns on the season.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
Russell Wilson throws his third touchdown of the game, this time, to WR Courtland Sutton
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 29, 2023
Can they pull off the upset??pic.twitter.com/vzofRKwHWG
STOPPED
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
The Broncos stop the Chiefs on 4th-and-2.
BRONCOS BALL.
MAHOMES SACKED BY HIS OWN LINEMAN
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
AND BARON BROWNING
Chiefs going for it on 4th and 27 …..
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) October 29, 2023
INTERCEPTION JUSTIN SIMMONS!!!!!!
Justin Simmons gets his 5th career INT of QB Patrick Mahomes to end the Chiefs hope of a comebackpic.twitter.com/t2TlbBjRhY
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 29, 2023
It's been 2964 days since the Broncos last beat the Chiefs.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 29, 2023
That ended today with Denver's WIN over Kansas City.
MOOD RIGHT NOW #Broncos #BroncosvsChiefs pic.twitter.com/wRqapEVJKj
— James Scott (@MrReidlos) October 29, 2023
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