Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos (December 14, 1985)

Game Recap


In a December week 15 contest, the Broncos posted a 14-13 win against the Chiefs. The Broncos began well early with a 7-3 halftime lead and held off the Chiefs late.

The Broncos were led by John Elway who threw for 301 passing yards, 1 TD, 5 interceptions, was 22 of 37 passing. Vance Johnson had 116 receiving yards, 1 TD.

For the Chiefs, Todd Blackledge finished with 1 TD. Carlos Carson caught 92 yards receiving.

The Broncos finished with 411 total yards, 20 first downs, 6 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Chiefs tallied 262 total yards, 14 first downs, 1 turnovers and 1 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Denver BroncosDEN defeat Kansas City ChiefsKAN 14-13
  • Date: Saturday, December 14, 1985
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
  • Denver Broncos Stats - Yards: 411, Turnovers: 6
  • Kansas City Chiefs Stats - Yards: 262, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
KAN 3 0 3 7 13
DEN 0 7 0 7 14

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
John ElwayDEN22-373011548
Todd BlackledgeKAN14-261581134
Bill KenneyKAN1-3250025
Steve SewellDEN0-10000

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Steve SewellDEN1459016
Herman HeardKAN1456010
Sammy WinderDEN1447116
Mike PruittKAN113509
Todd BlackledgeKAN2805
Ethan HortonKAN2706
John ElwayDEN6403

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Vance JohnsonDEN6116148
Steve WatsonDEN597042
Carlos CarsonKAN692026
Stephone PaigeKAN349134
Steve SewellDEN429015
Clarence KayDEN124024
James WrightDEN42006
Clint SampsonDEN21508

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DEN341101
KAN291060

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DEN22-38301150
KAN15-29183113

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