Woooooheeeee, ultimate fans! We almost didn’t have a UFG for Week 8, but huge thanks to DNVRNortwoods for coming through big at the last minute (even on Halloween!)
And for Chiefs Week we absolutely had to have a UFG! After a big win over the Cardinals last week, today’s game to see who sits atop the AFC West is huge. It’s less about the records and the ranks, though, and more about Denver’s continued progress toward a consistent offense and a dominating defense.
Ironically, it’s the Broncos’ defense that has the most to prove after its embarrassing display versus the Chiefs in Week 1 in which it set a record for yards off missed tackles. But today’s game is at Mile High, which means Broncos Country better be ready because they are the difference today in what should be a tight game.
But we’ll let our ultimate fan get into that!
**MHR - Last week’s game was a fun win. Do you trust it? Were the Cardinals enough of a powerhouse to make you fully confident heading into this week’s rematch with the Chiefs?
**DNVRNortwoods: Of course I trust it! Bo has always been a slow start, add the injury plus what’s not talked about…being a new dad! Dude has been through a lot to start the season, tack on facing the No. 2, 3, 5, 7, 14, 17, and finally the easy (AZ Cardinals) 32nd ranked defenses. To come out of that with our record and what Bo was going through overall, we are alright. I’m not saying everything is perfect or that we’re going to destroy the Chiefs, I’m just saying we’re on the right track. I think Bo and this offense has finally found the balance the team needs to find success.
**MHR - The Chiefs are coming off a somewhat stunning loss to the Seahawks. Not so stunning that they lost but that they got killed – no touchdowns for Mahomes or Walker III and several turnovers. What do the Broncos need to take from the Seahawks’ win for their own approach on Sunday?**
DNVRNortwoods: Vance put it perfectly when he was HC…STOP THE RUN! And remember how to tackle!
**MHR - Prior to the Cardinals game, there was a lot of doubt about Bo Nix. How did his 62-yard run and 52-yard TD pass make you feel about his ability to compete and lead this team to wins? More importantly, how do you expect him to hold up against the Chiefs?**
DNVRNortwoods: First off… EFF ALL THE DOUBTERS!!! I’ve Bolieved from the start. On that note, EFF YOU Fitzpatrick, “YOU SUCK” - AqibTalib (I second!). Do I think Bo is going to be a top 5 QB next week? No. I do think he had a get (in the) right (direction) game. He seemed out of his head when it came to his injury and trying to be perfect. Maybe we can finally enjoy a game where Bo just plays ball and has some fun doing it. I fully expect Bo to have fun, sling the ball, have some fire, and put together a solid top 16 performance.
**MHR - It’s been somewhat of a rough go for the Broncos’ wideouts as tough defenses and a lot of receiving options have prevented Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton from being the superstars that wide receivers always like to be. Who has a big day on Sunday - Sutton? Waddle (if he plays)? Mims, perhaps?**
DNVRNortwoods: We have to ask ourselves what is a big day for these Denver Broncos? For me a big day across the NFL is ~7-10 catches for 125+ and 1 TD. I don’t think either has that kind of game, I do think we could see 75+ and a TD out of Waddle if he is a go. If he’s not Sutton will be force fed and have himself a MASSIVE game! 12 catches for 140+ and a TD (one can dream).
MHR - **As a follow-up, do the wide receivers _need_ to have a big day, or do you expect the run game to be the more important offensive strategy?**
DNVRNortwoods: Balance is key here. Give me 150 rushing (50 from Bo) and 225 receiving, and we win the day.
**MHR - Speaking of the run game, the stable of healthy backs has been a carousel all season, and this week it looks like JK Dobbins and Jonah Coleman will be the two. Should Coleman be the primary RB? How should Davis Webb/Sean Payton use the two backs this week?**
DNVRNortwoods: Since we didn’t trade for JT in time to get him in this game we need to see what Coleman has. Feed him! But don’t forget JK. Let’s call it a 60-Coleman, 40- JK split.
**MHR - There are rumblings that Denver may be active at the trade deadline and running back seems like a good position to go after. What would you think of adding one of the following potential RBs – Jonathan Taylor, Saquon Barkley, Breece Hall or even Tony Pollard? Any favorites?**
DNVRNortwoods: JT or nothing! JT is a healthy superstar. If we’re going to trade, we can’t settle for anything less. If the price is too high (1st rounder plus), pound sand. But we are in a window, and in Paton I trust, so if he thinks any price is worth a superstar to win a title, SEND IT! And I love me a fellow Sconnie!
**MHR - OC Davis Webb said that Chiefs’ DC Dave Spagnolo is really good at scheming to take away their opponents’ best offensive weapon. Who is that for the Broncos? How would you try to work with that prediction if you were Denver’s OC this weekend?**
DNVRNortwoods: Bo is our best weapon, and he’s a weapon of mass destruction when he has his sparkle. And I think Bo found his sparkle. If I were Denver’s OC, I wouldn’t try to outsmart Spags. Stick to your game plan and trust your guys to perform. We need to get Bo going, quick and efficient passes, designed runs, and tell him to rip it when the time is right. If Bo gets in a rhythm in all facets of his game, Spags can’t stop him. #Bolieve.
**MHR - Moving on to defense…we all remember the debacle that was Denver’s defense in Week 1. It even set a record for most missed tackles in a game. Embarrassing! Does the Denver D show up big this weekend to erase that memory? Assuming so, how do they do that?
**DNVRNortwoods: Remember how to tackle, put Mahomes’s ass in the dirt, and STOP THE RUN!
**MHR - When playing Mahomes, it can be a tricky tradeoff on whether you rush the passer or maintain tight coverage. What do you think Vance Joseph’s approach should be to containing Mahomes without getting exposed elsewhere if Mahomes escapes?**
DNVRNortwoods: Vance will want gap integrity over all else. He’ll disguise a lot of our coverages. PLEASE use our mug looks to our advantage.
**MHR - The Seahawks held Kenneth Walker III to just 36 yards…far fewer than the 170+ the Broncos allowed 7 weeks ago. Assuming Denver won’t let that happen again, how do they keep Walker in check?**
DNVRNortwoods: Gap integrity and REMEMBER HOW TO TACKLE!
**MHR - Despite Travis Kelce being 100 years old, he leads Kansas City with 343 receiving yards. And Sean Payton praised his instincts and sudden breaks. Who covers him: linebackers, safeties, or everyone? How do the Broncos keep him from being a factor when covering TEs has often been Denver’s achilles heel?
**DNVRNortwoods: Let Jahdae have more snaps; he has been a sure tackler and solid in coverage over the past few weeks. Let him be the Kelce killer today.
**MHR - Alex Singleton leads the NFL with 87 tackles and was AFC Defensive Player of the Week this past week, and Nix said Singleton’s relentless effort models how the whole defense plays. How much of a factor will Singleton need to be on Sunday?
**DNVRNortwoods: hopefully none, I want to see our front four destroy K9 all day! Realistically Singleton is going to need to have another monster game!
**MHR - Kansas City destroyed the Broncos in Week 1, 31-10. Nix said you can’t play the same game twice – and thank goodness. What three main things have to look different from that night for Denver to win on Sunday? How much of a factor can the Mile High crowd be for the Broncos?**
DNVRNortwoods: GET LOUD!!!! The Chiefs are relatively young and still haven’t all played together that long. Three things – 1) Tackle! 2) Stop the run. 3) For the offense – just have fun and don’t over think it. 4) Bonus…Bo, BRING BACK THE EYE BLACK!
**Stats for BO NIX?** Gimme 21/30 252 passing, 60 rushing, 3 TDs (2 passing 1 rushing) and 1 INT
**Stats for each Broncos RB**? Coleman 90 yards, JK 53 yards 1 TD
**Number of yards receiving/TDs for each receiver/TE?** Waddle (if he is a go) 8 for 105, Sutton 7 for 57, Marv 2 for 40, Engram 3 for 17, Troy 2 for 27
**Number of sacks to Patrick Mahomes?** 3
**How many times Nix is sacked?** 3
**Broncos player with the most tackles?** Singleton
**Who gets the first sack of the game for the Broncos?** Sack Allen
**How many INTs/FF/FR for the Chiefs D?** 1/0/0
**How many INTs/FF/FR for the Broncos D?** 1/0/0
**How many insane DPI penalties will I have to scream about on Sunday?** 3
**Final Score?** DEN 24 - KC 20 game sealing INT by Ja’Quan
**(I’ve done these once this year so I’m going to change it up…)**
**Favorite Broncos win ever (of 2025):** Playoffs over the Bills
**Favorite Peyton Manning win (not in the Super Bowl)?** Dallas 2013 with that SAVAGE untouched rushing TD (\*editor’s note: while faking out future teammate DeMarcus Ware!)
**Favorite John Elway win (before I was born)?** The Drive over the Browns. I’ve rewatched that game 50 times
**Favorite win by any other quarterback?** Sam Darnold over the NE Patriots in the Super Bowl last year…we shoulda been there and hoisted the Lombardi
**Team you love to beat the most in the AFC West?** I won’t change this one … I hate the Chiefs!
**Coach you despise (can root for) most in the NFL?** Kevin Stefanski, or any former Browns coach tough bag
**Team you hate to lose to the most in the rest of the AFC (outside AFC West)?** Always will be the Pats
**NFC team you could cheer for in the Super Bowl?** I won’t change this either. Da Pack
**NFC team you’d want to face more than any other in the Super Bowl?** The Niners this year…gimme some redemption!
**Toughest game left on the schedule after the Chiefs?** The Bills
**Favorite Broncos player on the current roster?** This has changed since my last writing, after all the Bo hate ima Ride or Die for Bo!
**Favorite Broncos player of all time not named John Elway?** Von or Ed and Von is still it.
**Favorite new guy/rookie on the team?** Changing this up, gimme Jonah!
**Food/Snack to eat on game day (that I’ll be having this week)?** Pulled pork sammies.
**Favorite game analyst/commentator?** This is new gimme JJ Watt! ON WISCONSIN!
**Who is on your Broncos’ Mt. Rushmore?** Elway, Manning, Miller, TD
**OK, what jerseys for the boys this weekend? 🤣🤣 I** haven’t gotten new ones yet… HELP ME BRONCOS COUNTRY! Sully is rocking PS2 and he’s mad because he’s 4 (years old not 2) Chappy is Bo-lieveing but quickly outgrowing his 2T sizes! #futureLT
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