In a battle of AFC West rivals, the 9-3 Kansas City Chiefs take on the 3-9 Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 11 at 8:20PM ET in Denver. The two foes recently met on Saturday, January 8, 2022 as the Chiefs bested the Broncos 28-24. In their recent meetings, the Chiefs are ahead 10-0.
The Chiefs are 7-3 over their last 10 games. And the Broncos have posted a 2-8 record over their last 10.
The Chiefs have won 5 of their last 6 games, they have also won 19 of their last 24 games on the road.
The Broncos have lost their last 4 games, and they have also lost their last 3 games at home.
In the most recent odds, the Chiefs are favored by 8.5. The over/under listed at 44.0.
The Chiefs are guided by Patrick Mahomes who has thrown for 3,808 yards, 30 td passes with 8 picks this year. Travis Kelce has 77 catches for 968 yards and 12 TDs.
The Broncos are anchored by Brett Rypien who has thrown for 225 yards, 0 td passes with 1 interceptions this year. Courtland Sutton has 52 catches for 688 yards and 1 TDs.
The Chiefs are in first place in the AFC West while the Broncos are in last place in the AFC West.
Patrick Mahomes is 16-4 as a starter in his last 20. Patrick Mahomes is 9-0 as a starter against the Broncos. The Broncos are 3-7 in their recent night games. In their most recent night games, the Chiefs have a 9-1 win-loss.
The Chiefs are ranked among the tops offensively currently in the NFL. The Broncos are listed among the the bottom offensively in the NFL. The Broncos are among the tops on the defensive side of the ball currently in the NFL.
The Chiefs enter off a defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals 27-24 while the Broncos enter the contest following a an L to the Baltimore Ravens 10-9.
Next week the Chiefs visit the the Houston Texans and the Broncos travel to the Arizona Cardinals.
Game Details
• Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs (KC) at Denver Broncos (DEN)
• Date: December 11, 2022
• Time: 8:20PM ET
• Stadium: Empower Field at Mile High
• TV: CBS
• Empower Field at Mile High Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 45F; 20% humidity; wind: SW 4 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2022 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | DEN | KC | DEN | ||
| Record | 9-3 | 3-9 | 7-3 | 2-8 | |
| Home Record | 5-1 | 2-3 | 4-1 | 1-3 | |
| Away Record | 4-2 | 1-6 | 3-2 | 1-5 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 29.2 | 13.8 | 27.9 | 13.4 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 22.5 | 17.0 | 22.5 | 17.8 | |
| Point Differential | +80 | -38 | +54 | -44 | |
| Yards/Game | 423.3 | 315.2 | 427.2 | 299.9 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 343.4 | 304.6 | 343.8 | 316.8 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 306.5 | 212.3 | 309.2 | 201.6 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 237.3 | 184.5 | 234.2 | 188.3 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 116.8 | 102.9 | 118.0 | 98.3 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 106.2 | 120.1 | 109.6 | 128.5 | |
| First Downs/Game | 24.8 | 16.6 | 25.0 | 15.9 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 20.1 | 18.5 | 20.2 | 18.8 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 51.4 | 27.4 | 52.5 | 24.8 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 40.5 | 31.9 | 43.2 | 31.7 | |
| Turnover Margin | -4 | +1 | -4 | +3 | |
| Total Games | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | |
Kansas City Chiefs 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Patrick Mahomes | 308-469 | 3,808 | 30 | 8 | 19 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Isiah Pacheco | 111 | 521 | 3 | 28 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Travis Kelce | 77 | 968 | 12 | 46 |
Denver Broncos 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Brett Rypien | 24-46 | 225 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Latavius Murray | 93 | 348 | 3 | 52 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Courtland Sutton | 52 | 688 | 1 | 51 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 08-Jan-22 | 4:30PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. DENVER BRONCOS | 28-24 |
| Sun 05-Dec-21 | 8:20PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Denver Broncos | 22-9 |
| Sun 06-Dec-20 | 8:20PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Denver Broncos | 22-16 |
| Sun 25-Oct-20 | 4:25PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. DENVER BRONCOS | 43-16 |
| Sun 15-Dec-19 | 1:00PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Denver Broncos | 23-3 |
| Thu 17-Oct-19 | 8:20PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. DENVER BRONCOS | 30-6 |
| Sun 28-Oct-18 | 1:00PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Denver Broncos | 30-23 |
| Mon 01-Oct-18 | 8:15PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. DENVER BRONCOS | 27-23 |
| Sun 31-Dec-17 | 4:25PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. DENVER BRONCOS | 27-24 |
| Mon 30-Oct-17 | 8:30PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Denver Broncos | 29-19 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| KC | DEN | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 10-0 | 0-10 |
| Home Record | 5-0 | 0-5 |
| Away Record | 5-0 | 0-5 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | 1858-2814 | 66% | 22,799 | 181 | 45 | 114 | 8-3 (11) |
| Russell Wilson | 3294-5093 | 64.7% | 39,617 | 300 | 92 | 464 | 9-7 (16) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Patrick Mahomes W-L last 20 games as a starter: 16-4
• Patrick Mahomes last 20 games vs. Denver Broncos: 9-0
• Russell Wilson W-L last 20 games as a starter: 7-13
• Russell Wilson last 20 games vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 1-1
Player Trends
• Patrick Mahomes has 17 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Patrick Mahomes has 17 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Travis Kelce has 7 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
• Russell Wilson has 3 straight games with zero passing interceptions
Primetime Night Game Stats and Trends
• In their 10 last night games, the Kansas City Chiefs are 9-1
• Recently, the Kansas City Chiefs are 4-0 on the road at night
• Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is 19-7 as a starter at night
• In their 10 last night games, the Denver Broncos are 3-7
• Recently, the Denver Broncos are 5-1 at home at night
• Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson is 32-14 as a starter at night
Game Injuries
Kansas City Chiefs: Joe Thuney (OG) Ankle – Questionable; Kadarius Toney (WR) Hamstring – Out
Denver Broncos: Courtland Sutton (WR) Hamstring – Out; Andrew Beck (TE) Hamstring – Out; Dalton Risner (OG) Shoulder – Questionable; D.J. Jones (DT) Shoulder – Questionable; Eyioma Uwazurike (DE) Illness – Questionable; Dakota Allen (LB) Hamstring – Out; Justin Strnad (LB) Knee – Questionable; K’Waun Williams (CB) Knee – Out
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Kansas City Chiefs
• Spread: 8.5
• Over/Under: 44.0
Betting Trends
| Kansas City Chiefs | Denver Broncos | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 2-3-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 4-6-0 | 4-6-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Favorite | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Underdog | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 4-6-0 | 1-9-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Kansas City Chiefs: +450
• Denver Broncos: +200000
Chiefs vs. Broncos Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Kansas City Chiefs d. Denver Broncos 27-17
• GFA Model: Kansas City Chiefs d. Denver Broncos 31-19