Denver finishes the comeback
The Denver Broncos turned an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit into a 28-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8 at Empower Field at Mile High. Denver scored all 15 points in the final period, earning its third straight victory and moving to 6-2. Kansas City fell to 5-2 with its second consecutive loss. The Chiefs led 7-3 after the first quarter and 17-13 at halftime. They added seven points while holding Denver scoreless in the third, taking a 24-13 advantage into the fourth. But Kansas City scored nothing the rest of the way as the Broncos completed the turnaround.
Nix and Coleman lead Denver
Bo Nix completed 20 of 32 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns. Jonah Coleman contributed in both phases, rushing 11 times for 41 yards and a touchdown while catching four of five targets for 63 yards. His 104 yards from scrimmage gave Denver production on the ground and through the air. Jaylen Waddle caught three of six targets for 39 yards and a touchdown. Nate Adkins added a touchdown on two catches totaling four yards, while Courtland Sutton caught all four of his targets for 53 yards. The victory followed Denver wins over Arizona, 30-16, and Seattle, 17-14.
Chiefs’ passing production falls short
Patrick Mahomes finished 30 of 41 for 321 yards and three touchdowns, but Kansas City’s strong passing numbers did not translate into fourth-quarter points. Emmett Johnson delivered the Chiefs’ biggest receiving total, catching all five of his targets for 128 yards and a touchdown. He also gained 15 yards on his lone carry. Rashee Rice caught seven of eight targets for 53 yards and a touchdown, and Travis Kelce added five catches for 67 yards. Kenneth Walker III carried 21 times for 69 yards and caught four passes for another 15. Kansas City has now lost to Seattle and Denver after beating the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6 in Week 6.
Fantasy production and Week 9
Mahomes led the game’s PPR scoring with 25.4 points, narrowly ahead of Johnson’s 25.3. Johnson’s receiving output drove his fantasy value despite just one rushing attempt, while Walker finished with 12.4 points on 25 touches. Coleman paced Denver with 20.4 PPR points, combining a rushing touchdown with four receptions. Nix posted 19.3, Rice scored 18.3 and Waddle added 14.9. The Chiefs host the New York Jets in Week 9, while the Broncos visit the Carolina Panthers. Both games are scheduled for Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. ET.