DENVER, Colo. (WIBW) - The Kansas City Chiefs couldn’t beat the Broncos on Sunday despite holding an 11-point fourth quarter lead. Denver won 28-24 after a go-ahead touchdown with 1:56 left in the game.
Kansas City answered a 1st quarter field goal from the Broncos with an 11-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Rashee Rice. Rice finished the day with seven catches for 53 yards.
The Chiefs extended their lead to 14-6 in the 2nd quarter on a 73-yard touchdown reception by Emmett Johnson. Mahomes added another touchdown pass in the third quarter to Noah Gray.
The Broncos cut Kansas City’s lead down to 24-21 in the fourth quarter following a Bo Nix touchdown to Nate Adkins on 4th down.
The Chiefs marched down the field on their ensuing possession but were unable to double their lead after Harrison Butker missed a 54-yard field goal.
Denver made it into Kansas City’s territory in short order, scoring just two plays after the missed kick.
The Chiefs had an opportunity to win the game in the final seconds, but the Broncos held firm at their goal line to seal the victory.
Kansas City falls to 5-2 on the season after the loss. The Chiefs return home to face off against the New York Jets on Sunday, Nov. 8.
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