DENVER — The Broncos knew the stakes, and they delivered.
In a critical AFC West matchup, the Broncos earned another come-from-behind win to knock off the Chiefs 22-19 and solidify their division lead.
The Broncos' defense held Patrick Mahomes in check, while Bo Nix led a pair of fourth-quarter field-goal drives to help Denver earn a season-defining win.
Denver, which secured its seventh win in nine one-score games this season, pulled out a tight matchup in which neither team led by more than seven points.
As they enter their bye week, the Broncos (9-2) now lead the Chargers by two games and the Chiefs by 3.5 games. According to The Athletic, Denver's division odds sit at 75 percent following Sunday's action.
"Look, I'd be lying right to everyone if I didn't say it was a big win," Head Coach Sean Payton said.
These were the players and plays that made the difference in the Broncos' Week 11 win over the Chiefs.