Week 18 · 2021 NFL Season
Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos
Sat, Jan 8, 2022, 4:30 PM EST
Final — Kansas City Chiefs win
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 7 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 28 |
| DEN | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
Kansas City Chiefs visit the Denver Broncos in Week 18 of the 2021 NFL season. Final: Kansas City Chiefs 28, Denver Broncos 24.
Recap: Bolton's fumble return sparks Chiefs' 28-24 win over Broncos →
Prediction & pick
Odds pick
Kansas City Chiefs
81% implied ·Strong
Against the spread
Pick'em / no spread
Crowd pick
Kansas City Chiefs 100%
Odds pick hit ✓
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Betting lines
Moneyline
Kansas City Chiefs: 1.23
Denver Broncos: 4.80
Spread
Kansas City Chiefs: —
Denver Broncos: —
Over / Under
—
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Team stats
KC DEN
28 1st Downs 18
390 Total Yards 364
255 Passing 173
135 Rushing 191
8-14 3rd down efficiency 7-12
5-45 Penalties 6-45
0 Turnovers 1
33:04 Possession 26:56
Leaders
KC
- Passing YardsPatrick Mahomes (QB) — 27/44, 270 YDS, 2 TD
- Rushing YardsPatrick Mahomes (QB) — 9 CAR, 54 YDS
- Receiving YardsMecole Hardman Jr. (WR) — 8 REC, 103 YDS
DEN
- Passing YardsDrew Lock (QB) — 12/24, 162 YDS
- Rushing YardsMelvin Gordon III (RB) — 12 CAR, 110 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving YardsTim Patrick (WR) — 6 REC, 95 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q1 6:08 KC Travis Kelce 3 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick) 7–0
- Q1 0:26 DEN Drew Lock 5 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick) 7–7
- Q2 7:49 DEN Drew Lock 23 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick) 7–14
- Q2 2:18 KC Harrison Butker 34 Yd Field Goal 10–14
- Q3 10:43 KC Jerick McKinnon 14 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick) 17–14
- Q3 9:02 DEN Melvin Gordon III 47 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick) 17–21
- Q4 14:44 KC Harrison Butker 51 Yd Field Goal 20–21
- Q4 7:42 KC Nick Bolton 86 Yd Fumble Return (Patrick Mahomes Run for Two-Point Conversion) 28–21
- Q4 4:37 DEN Brandon McManus 31 Yd Field Goal 28–24
Standings
2025 AFC West Standings
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 14-3 | 401 | 311 |
| Los Angeles | 11-6 | 368 | 340 |
| Kansas City | 6-11 | 362 | 328 |
| Las Vegas | 3-14 | 241 | 432 |
Referee Brad Rogers
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