Chiefs vs. Broncos closing rating, end result: KC stays on high in AFC because of scoop-and-score TD

With their 28-24 victory Saturday in Denver to shut out the common season, the Chiefs have a shot at incomes the No. 1 seed within the AFC playoffs. 

The win clinched a minimum of the No. 2 seed for Kansas Metropolis. The Chiefs will end No. 1 if the Titans lose to the Texans on Sunday. 

The sport’s key play occurred within the fourth quarter because the Broncos have been driving within the Chiefs’ purple zone. Melvin Gordon III took a handoff from Drew Lock, however a blitzing Melvin Ingram knocked the ball unfastened. Rookie linebacker Nick Bolton scooped up the fumble and returned it 86 yards to the top zone to place the Chiefs forward 28-21 with 7:42 remaining. 

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes accomplished 27 of 44 passes for 270 yards with two touchdowns. He was additionally the group’s main rusher with 9 carries for 54 yards.  

Lock accomplished 12 of 24 passes for 162 yards. He rushed 4 instances for 35 yards and two touchdowns. Gordon led the Broncos with 110 dashing yards and a rating. 

The Chiefs suffered a couple of accidents within the sport which may affect coach Andy Reid’s plans for the postseason. Large receiver Tyreek Hill reportedly injured his heel during warmups and noticed restricted snaps. He recorded one reception for two yards. Operating again Darrel Williams suffered a toe injury after he surpassed 1,000 scrimmage yards for the primary time in his profession.

The Chiefs will await the result of the Titans’ matchup in opposition to the Texans. A Texans win will give Kansas Metropolis home-field benefit all through the AFC playoffs and a first-round bye. 

Sporting Information tracked scoring updates and highlights from Chiefs vs. Broncos on Saturday. Comply with alongside for full outcomes from the NFL Week 18 sport.

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Closing: Chiefs 28, Broncos 24

7:22 p.m.:  Kelce makes the catch on a go from Mahomes for 11 yards and goes down on the Denver 6, sealing the victory for Kansas Metropolis.

7:18 p.m.:  Mahomes completes a go to Hardman, who breaks free for 44 yards and offers the Chiefs a primary down on the Denver 27. 

7:14 p.m.: FIELD GOAL BRONCOS.  McManus makes a 31 yard try after Lock throws an incomplete go on third down. Denver is down 28-24 with 4:37 remaining. 

7:11 p.m.:  Lock completes a deep go to Jeudy for 28 yards and positions the Broncos on the Kansas Metropolis 14. 

7:07 p.m.:  Lock completes a go to Patrick, who rushes to the Kansas Metropolis 46 and picks up 29 yards. 

7:03 p.m.: FUMBLE, TOUCHDOWN CHIEFS.  Gordon makes an attempt to hurry and Ingrahm knocks the ball unfastened. Bolton recovers and escapes for 86 yards and rushes into the top zone. Mahomes rushes into the top zone for the two-point conversion and the Chiefs are forward 28-21 with 7:42 remaining. 

7:00 p.m.:  Lock completes a go to Patrick for 10 yards then Williams rushes for 15 yards on the next play. 

6:57 p.m.:  Sutton catches a go from Lock then rushes to get a primary down on the Kansas Metropolis 44. 

6:55 p.m.:  Lock completes a check-down go to Gordon, who will get the primary down on the 38. He rushes for one more 5 yards on the next play. 

6:52 p.m.:  FIELD GOAL CHIEFS.  Denver suggestions down a go from Mahomes on third down and forces an incompletion. Butker makes a 51-yard try and the Chiefs are down 21-20  16 seconds into the fourth quarter. 

Third Quarter: Broncos 21, Chiefs 17

6:45 p.m.:  Gore rushes for 4 yards to finish the third quarter. 

6:44 p.m.:  Mahomes connects with Pringle for 19 yards and falls in need of the primary down. Pringle was injured in the course of the play. Hill catches a go for 1 yard on the next play that offers Kansas Metropolis a primary down on the Denver 47. 

6:43 p.m.:  Mahomes completes a go to Kelce for 12 yards however an offensive holding penalty pushes the Chiefs again to their very own 

6:41 p.m.:  Bell makes a one-handed catch on a go from Mahomes for 18 yards and a primary down. An unlawful ahead go name in opposition to the Mahomes pushes the Chiefs to their very own 44. 

6:37 p.m.:  Lock completes to Williams for 11 yards and falls in need of the primary down. Martin punts and the Chiefs will take over from their very own 43. 

6:34 p.m.:  Nnadi sacks Lock for a lack of 5 yards and pushes Denver again to their very own 10. 

6:29 p.m.:  Ojemudia bats down a go from Mahomes meant to Gordon and forces the Chiefs to punt. Townsend punts into the top zone and the Broncos will begin their drive from the 25.

6:23 p.m.:  McKinnon rushes for 7 yards and is introduced down by Browning, who’s injured in the course of the play. 

6:18 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN BRONCOS.  Gordon breaks by and rushes for 47 yards into the top zone. McManus makes the additional level and the Broncos are on high 21-17 with 9:02 remaining within the third quarter. 

6:14 p.m.:  Lock completes a deep go to Patrick for 31 yards and offers the Broncos a primary down from the 47.

6:11 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN CHIEFS.  Mahomes completes a go to McKinnon, who barrels by defenders into the top zone. After Butker makes the additional level,  Chiefs take a 17-14 lead with 10:43 remaining within the third quarter. 

6:07 p.m.:  Mahomes navigates by a gap and rushes for 25 yards to get a primary down on the Denver 29. 

6:05 p.m.:  Mahomes completes a brief go to Kelce for 10 yards and will get a primary down on the Chiefs’ 41. 

Halftime: Broncos 14, Chiefs 10

5:50 p.m.:  Mahomes throws a deep go to Williams for 17 yards to finish the primary half. 

5:46 p.m.:  Mahomes completes a go to Hardman for 11 yards and offers the Chiefs a primary down at their very own 28.  

5:42 p.m.:  After Lock throws an incomplete go on third down, Martin punts and Williams returns for two yards to present Kansas Metropolis possession at their very own 15. 

5:36 p.m.:  Lock completes a go to Patrick for 8 yards then the quarterback rushes for 4 yards to get a primary down on the 36. 

5:32 p.m.: FIELD GOAL CHIEFS.  Mahomes throws consecutive incomplete passes and pressure the Chiefs to accept a discipline aim. Broncos nonetheless maintain a 14-10 lead with 2:18 remaining within the half. 

5:30 p.m.:  Williams rushes for 3 yards then a holding penalty in opposition to Humphrey pushes the Chiefs again to the Denver 16. 

5:28 p.m.:  Mahomes throws an incomplete go meant for Kelce. A defensive go interference name in opposition to Fuller offers the Chiefs a primary down on the 16. 

5:27 p.m.:  Pringle catches a go from Mahomes for 11 yards and is introduced down by Simmons and Chubb. 

5:25 p.m.:  Mahomes completes a go to Pringle for 10 yards then connects Hardman for one more 10 yards on the following play. An unlawful use of fingers penalty in opposition to Denver offers Kansas Metropolis a primary down on the Broncos’ 37. 

5:20 p.m.:  Mahomes connects with Robinson on a go for 12 yards to present the Chiefs a primary down at their very own 37. 

5:17 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN BRONCOS.  Lock rushes up the center for 23 yards into the top zone and offers the Broncos the lead. After McManus makes the additional level, Denver leads 14-7 with 7:49 remaining within the half. 

5:12 p.m.:  Gordon breaks free and rushes for 29 yards to present the Broncos a primary down on the 49. 

5:08 p.m.:  Harris sacks Mahomes for a lack of 15 yards on third down. Townsend punts into the top zone and the Broncos will take over on the 25. 

5:04 p.m.:  Mahomes completes a go to Williams for 11 yards, however a private foul penalty in opposition to Denver offers the Chiefs a primary down on the Denver 43.

First Quarter: Chiefs 7, Broncos 7

4:58 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN BRONCOS.  Lock finds a gap and rushes into the top zone for five yards to place the Broncos on the board. After McManus makes the additional level, the sport is tied 7-7  with 26 seconds remaining within the first quarter. 

4:56 p.m.:  Broncos execute a trick play and provides a direct snap to Williams. He tosses to Sutton, who completes to Fant downfield for 16 yards, giving the Broncos a primary down on the 6. 

4:52 p.m.:  Javonte Williams rushes for 9 yards for a primary down on the Kansas Metropolis 34, then Gordon rushes for six yards on the next play.

4:50 p.m.:  Lock throws consecutive incomplete passes and the Broncos line as much as punt. Martin punts and is tackled to the bottom, a private foul in opposition to the Chiefs offers the Broncos a primary down on the 50. 

4:44 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN CHIEFS.  Mahomes completes a go to Kelce in the long run zone for 3 yards. After Butker makes the additional level, Chiefs take a 7-0 lead with 6:08 remaining within the first quarter. 

4:42 p.m.:  Mahomes rushes for one more 11 yards and offers the Chiefs a primary down on the Denver 7. 

4:40 p.m.: Darrel Williams barrels by a number of defenders and offers the Chiefs a primary down on the 30. 

4:38 p.m.:  Mahomes completes a go to Pringle for 11 yards and strikes the chains to the Denver 42. 

4:36 p.m.:  Mahomes connects on a deep go to Hardman for 21 yards and positions Kansas Metropolis on the 44. 

4:34 p.m.:  Mahomes rushes for 11 yards and offers the Chiefs a primary down at their very own 23. 

4:32 p.m.:  Lock throws an incomplete deep go meant for Jeudy on third down. Martin punts and Hardman returns for 3 yards to the Kansas Metropolis 12. 

4:30 p.m.:  Broncos win the coin toss and elect to obtain. Denver will begin with possession on the kickoff. 

What channel is Chiefs vs. Broncos on immediately?

• TV channel (nationwide): ESPN
• Dwell stream: ESPN, fuboTV

Chiefs vs. Broncos will probably be broadcast nationally on ESPN in Week 18. This sport goes to have a distinct really feel to it, with Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Laura Rutledge on the decision. John Parry will probably be ESPN’s guidelines skilled.

In Canada, viewers can watch Chiefs vs. Broncos with a subscription to DAZN, which includes every NFL game .

Chiefs vs. Broncos begin time

• Date: Saturday, Jan. 8
• Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET, 3:30 p.m. CT

Chiefs vs. Broncos is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. This can be a particular presentation of ESPN’s “Monday Night time Soccer” forward of wild-card weekend.

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