Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Chiefs in Denver. FINAL | Broncos 38, Chiefs 0 We entered this season talking rebuild. Heck, “under construction” was the title of The Denver Post’s season preview, and nobody batted on eye.
There were question marks on defense. A perceived lack of playmakers on offense. And a head coach who refused to concede anything.
All we wanted to see from rookie quarterback Bo Nix was incremental progress. And maybe a win or two over the Raiders, Chiefs and Chargers. Now? It’s on to Buffalo, an eight-year playoff drought in the rearview and a 10-7 season in the books.
The Broncos will be heavy underdogs in the Wild Card round. The early line is 8.5 points, and that could grow.
But does it even matter? The Broncos are playing with house money from here on out. And it would be folly to bet against them. More Broncos coverage Broncos Mailbag Fourth-quarter updates Fun fact (5 p.
m.): As of right now, Denver has outscored its opponents by a larger margin (+114) than Kansas City has (+59). — Nguyen Record (4:54 p.
m.): Per CBS, Bo Nix just broke Peyton Manning’s record most best completion record in a single game with 89.7%.
— Nguyen Sacked (4:49 p.m.): And then Jordan Jackson sacks him.
Welcome to the NFL, kid. — Nguyen New QB (4:48 p.m.
): Former South Dakota State quarterback Chris Oladokun is in the game for the Chiefs. He takes over for former North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz. — Nguyen Lopsided (4.
