Broncos rally past Chiefs 28–24
Bo Nix passed for 222 yards and 2 touchdowns as Broncos won.
Rundown · Listed by game date. First published Nov 1, 2026.
The Denver Broncos (6–2) beat the Kansas City Chiefs (5–2) 28–24 after overcoming a deficit for 4 consecutive wins.
Quarterback Bo Nix led the charge, completing 20 of 32 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns without throwing an interception. He also added 4 rushing yards on 3 attempts, though he lost a fumble.
Running back Jonah Coleman contributed significantly with 41 rushing yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, along with 63 receiving yards on 4 receptions. Wide receivers Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle also played key roles; Sutton caught 4 passes for 53 yards, while Waddle added 3 receptions for 39 yards and a touchdown.
On the opposing side, Patrick Mahomes threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns, completing 30 of 41 attempts without interceptions. He also rushed twice for 6 yards and recovered a fumble. Emmett Johnson was a standout receiver for the Chiefs, hauling in 5 catches for 128 yards and a touchdown. Kenneth Walker III contributed 69 rushing yards on 21 carries and added 15 receiving yards on 4 receptions. Tight end Travis Kelce caught 5 passes for 67 yards.
Top performers
Bo Nix (Denver Broncos): 20 CMP, 32 ATT, 222 passing YDS, 2 passing TD, 0 INT thrown, 3 CAR, 4 rushing YDS, 1 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 0 FUM recovered.
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs): 30 CMP, 41 ATT, 321 passing YDS, 3 passing TD, 0 INT thrown, 2 CAR, 6 rushing YDS, 0 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 1 FUM recovered.
What's next
Denver Broncos visit Carolina Panthers — November 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.
Kansas City Chiefs host New York Jets — November 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.
Box score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| Denver Broncos | 3 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 28 |
| Player | Team | Game statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker III | Kansas City Chiefs | 21 CAR, 69 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 4 REC, 15 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 5 TGT |
| D.J. Jones | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Malcolm Roach | Denver Broncos | 1 sacks, 4 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City Chiefs | 30 CMP, 41 ATT, 321 passing YDS, 3 passing TD, 0 INT thrown, 2 CAR, 6 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 0 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 1 FUM recovered |
| Creed Humphrey | Kansas City Chiefs | 1 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 0 FUM recovered |
| Zach Allen | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 3 QB hits |
| Kristian Fulton | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Felix Anudike-Uzomah | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| J.K. Dobbins | Denver Broncos | 7 CAR, 13 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD |
| Drue Tranquill | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Bo Nix | Denver Broncos | 20 CMP, 32 ATT, 222 passing YDS, 2 passing TD, 0 INT thrown, 3 CAR, 4 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 1 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 0 FUM recovered |
| Jonah Coleman | Denver Broncos | 11 CAR, 41 rushing YDS, 1 rushing TD, 4 REC, 63 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 5 TGT |
| Jack Cochrane | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Adam Prentice | Denver Broncos | 1 REC, 10 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Nick Bolton | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 9 tackles, 5 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Nohl Williams | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Ashton Gillotte | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Troy Franklin | Denver Broncos | 1 REC, 3 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 2 TGT |
| Travis Kelce | Kansas City Chiefs | 5 REC, 67 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 7 TGT |
| Nikko Remigio | Kansas City Chiefs | 1 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 1 FUM recovered |
| Devon Key | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 8 tackles, 5 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Tycen Anderson | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Rashee Rice | Kansas City Chiefs | 7 REC, 53 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 8 TGT |
| Alex Singleton | Denver Broncos | 1 sacks, 14 tackles, 6 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 1 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Pat Surtain II | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 8 tackles, 7 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Dondrea Tillman | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Xavier Worthy | Kansas City Chiefs | 3 REC, 13 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 6 TGT |
| Eyioma Uwazurike | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Cooper McDonald | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jaydn Ott | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Marvin Mims Jr. | Denver Broncos | 2 CAR, 19 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 2 REC, 10 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Alohi Gilman | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 6 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Chris Roland-Wallace | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Evan Engram | Denver Broncos | 0 REC, 0 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Sai'vion Jones | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Emmett Johnson | Kansas City Chiefs | 1 CAR, 15 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 5 REC, 128 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 5 TGT, 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| George Karlaftis | Kansas City Chiefs | 1 sacks, 2 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 3 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| R Mason Thomas | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 0 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Khyiris Tonga | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Chamarri Conner | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Courtland Sutton | Denver Broncos | 4 REC, 53 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 4 TGT |
| Jaden Hicks | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jaylen Waddle | Denver Broncos | 3 REC, 39 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 6 TGT |
| Adam Trautman | Denver Broncos | 2 REC, 30 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 2 TGT, 0 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 1 FUM recovered |
| Brandon Jones | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Riley Moss | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Andrew Armstrong | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Taylor Rapp | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 6 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jonathon Cooper | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Lil'Jordan Humphrey | Denver Broncos | 1 REC, 10 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Nate Adkins | Denver Broncos | 2 REC, 4 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 2 TGT, 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Que Robinson | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Justin Strnad | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jeffrey Bassa | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jadon Canady | Kansas City Chiefs | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Cyrus Allen | Kansas City Chiefs | 2 REC, 20 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Nik Bonitto | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| JL Skinner | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Noah Gray | Kansas City Chiefs | 2 REC, 15 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 2 TGT |
| Jordan Turner | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jalen Royals | Kansas City Chiefs | 1 REC, 4 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Karene Reid | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jake Briningstool | Kansas City Chiefs | 1 REC, 6 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
- Game scores and player statistics supplied by BALLDONTLIE.
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