Week 17 of the NFL season matches up the 4-11 Denver Broncos visiting the 12-3 Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, January 1 with kickoff at 1:00PM ET in Kansas City. Their latest meeting saw the Chiefs bouncing the Broncos 34-28 on Sunday, December 11, 2022. In this series of late, the Chiefs lead 10-0 in their latest contests.
The Broncos are 2-8 over their last 10 games. And the Chiefs have authored a 8-2 mark over their last 10 games.
The Broncos have lost 6 of their last 7 games, they have also lost their last 4 games on the road.
The Chiefs have won their last 3 games, and they have also won their last 4 games at home.
Per the odds, the Chiefs are 12.5 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 45.0.
The Broncos are guided by Russell Wilson who has thrown for 3,019 yards, 12 td passes with 9 picks this season. Jerry Jeudy has 55 receptions for 780 yards and 6 TDs.
The Chiefs are paced by Patrick Mahomes who has thrown for 4,720 yards, 37 td passes with 11 interceptions this year. Travis Kelce has 97 catches for 1,257 yards and 12 TDs.
The Broncos are in last place in the AFC West. The Chiefs are on top in the AFC West.
Patrick Mahomes is 16-4 in his last 20 starts. Patrick Mahomes is 10-0 against the Broncos as a starter.
The Chiefs are ranked among the leaders in team offense currently in the league. The Broncos are listed among the the bottom in total team offense in the NFL. The Broncos rank among the best on defense.
The Broncos come in off a loss against the Los Angeles Rams 51-14. The Chiefs come into the game off a positive performance against the Seattle Seahawks 24-10.
Next week the Broncos welcome the the Los Angeles Chargers while the Chiefs travel to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Game Details
• Matchup: Denver Broncos (DEN) at Kansas City Chiefs (KC)
• Date: January 1, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
• TV: CBS
• GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 54F; 69% humidity; wind: SE 6 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2022 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | KC | DEN | KC | ||
| Record | 4-11 | 12-3 | 2-8 | 8-2 | |
| Home Record | 3-4 | 6-1 | 1-3 | 4-1 | |
| Away Record | 1-7 | 6-2 | 1-5 | 4-1 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 15.5 | 29.2 | 15.7 | 27.9 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 20.3 | 22.1 | 22.4 | 20.7 | |
| Point Differential | -72 | +106 | -67 | +72 | |
| Yards/Game | 316.6 | 420.6 | 303.1 | 440.2 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 314.3 | 332.9 | 326.9 | 329.7 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 209.1 | 303.5 | 198.1 | 321.7 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 196.9 | 225.7 | 207.0 | 210.8 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 107.5 | 117.1 | 105.0 | 118.5 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 117.4 | 107.1 | 119.9 | 118.9 | |
| First Downs/Game | 17.1 | 24.3 | 17.3 | 24.1 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 18.7 | 19.7 | 19.0 | 19.2 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 28.6 | 49.7 | 27.6 | 48.3 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 33.5 | 38.1 | 34.6 | 38.0 | |
| Turnover Margin | -1 | -5 | -1 | -5 | |
| Total Games | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | |
Denver Broncos 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Russell Wilson | 253-421 | 3,019 | 12 | 9 | 49 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Latavius Murray | 133 | 544 | 4 | 52 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Jerry Jeudy | 55 | 780 | 6 | 67 |
Kansas City Chiefs 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Patrick Mahomes | 388-580 | 4,720 | 37 | 11 | 24 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Isiah Pacheco | 153 | 735 | 3 | 28 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Travis Kelce | 97 | 1,257 | 12 | 52 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 11-Dec-22 | 4:20PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. DENVER BRONCOS | 34-28 |
| 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 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| DEN | KC | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 0-10 | 10-0 |
| Home Record | 0-6 | 4-0 |
| Away Record | 0-4 | 6-0 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | 3332-5156 | 64.6% | 40,078 | 304 | 96 | 476 | 9-7 (16) |
| Patrick Mahomes | 1938-2925 | 66.3% | 23,711 | 188 | 48 | 119 | 8-3 (11) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Russell Wilson W-L last 20 games as a starter: 7-13
• Russell Wilson last 20 games vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 1-2
• Patrick Mahomes W-L last 20 games as a starter: 16-4
• Patrick Mahomes last 20 games vs. Denver Broncos: 10-0
Player Trends
• Jerry Jeudy has 4 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
• Jerry Jeudy has 3 straight games with at least 5+ catches
• Patrick Mahomes has 20 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Patrick Mahomes has 20 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Travis Kelce has 10 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
Game Injuries
Denver Broncos: D.J. Jones (DT) Knee – Questionable; Baron Browning (LB) Back – Questionable; Randy Gregory (LB) Knee – Out; Jerry Jeudy (WR) Ankle – Questionable; Calvin Anderson (OT) Ankle – Out; Kendall Hinton (WR) Hamstring – Questionable
Kansas City Chiefs:
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Kansas City Chiefs
• Spread: 12.5
• Over/Under: 45.0
Betting Trends
| Denver Broncos | Kansas City Chiefs | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 3-2-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 5-5-0 | 4-6-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 6-4-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 6-4-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 3-7-0 | 4-6-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Denver Broncos:
• Kansas City Chiefs: +500
Broncos vs. Chiefs Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Kansas City Chiefs d. Denver Broncos 30-16
• GFA Model: Kansas City Chiefs d. Denver Broncos 35-15