Bolton's fumble return sparks Chiefs' 28-24 win over Broncos
— Nearly stumbling heading into the playoffs, Nick Bolton and the Kansas City Chiefs gathered themselves just in time to thunder into the postseason with an AFC-best 12 wins.
National Football League
FINAL
Kansas City Chiefs
28
Denver Broncos
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 7 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 28 |
| DEN | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
Empower Field at Mile High · 76,012 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs New York Jets | W 35-12 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Denver Broncos | L 24-28 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Seattle Seahawks | L 3-20 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | W 22-6 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Las Vegas Raiders | W 30-27 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 4:37 28-24
Brandon McManus 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:42 28-21
Nick Bolton 86 Yd Fumble Return (Patrick Mahomes Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 14:44 20-21
Harrison Butker 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:02 17-21
Melvin Gordon III 47 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick)
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Touchdown 10:43 17-14
Jerick McKinnon 14 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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Field Goal 2:18 10-14
Harrison Butker 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:49 7-14
Drew Lock 23 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick)
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Touchdown 0:26 7-7
Drew Lock 5 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick)
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Touchdown 6:08 7-0
Travis Kelce 3 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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KC
9 plays, 66 yards, 4:37 · End of Game
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DEN 4:37
8 plays, 62 yards, 3:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:37 28-24
Brandon McManus 31 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 7:42
10 plays, 62 yards, 7:02 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:42 28-21
Nick Bolton 86 Yd Fumble Return (Patrick Mahomes Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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KC 14:44
10 plays, 25 yards, 4:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:44 20-21
Harrison Butker 51 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 4:17
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:21 · Punt
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KC 5:38
8 plays, 32 yards, 3:24 · Punt
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DEN 9:02
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:02 17-21
Melvin Gordon III 47 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick)
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KC 10:43
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:43 17-14
Jerick McKinnon 14 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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KC
4 plays, 30 yards, 0:23 · End of Half
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DEN 0:23
6 plays, 16 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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KC 2:18
13 plays, 59 yards, 5:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:18 10-14
Harrison Butker 34 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 7:49
8 plays, 80 yards, 5:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:49 7-14
Drew Lock 23 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick)
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KC 12:56
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:30 · Punt
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DEN 0:26
12 plays, 67 yards, 5:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:26 7-7
Drew Lock 5 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick)
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KC 6:08
17 plays, 91 yards, 7:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:08 7-0
Travis Kelce 3 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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DEN 13:57
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:03 · Punt
Showing the last 25 of 25 events.
Team Stats
KC
DEN
28
1st Downs
18
19
Passing 1st downs
9
6
Rushing 1st downs
8
3
1st downs from penalties
1
8-14
3rd down efficiency
7-12
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
74
Total Plays
54
390
Total Yards
364
5.3
Yards per Play
6.7
8
Total Drives
8
255
Passing
173
27/44
Comp/Att
13/25
5.7
Yards per pass
6.7
0
Interceptions thrown
0
1-15
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-5
135
Rushing
191
29
Rushing Attempts
28
4.7
Yards per rush
6.8
2-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-3
5-45
Penalties
6-45
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
33:04
Possession
26:56
Injuries
Denver Broncos
- Brandon Jones Out
- Talanoa Hufanga Out
- Kris Abrams-Draine Out
- Jaylen Waddle Questionable
- Riley Moss Questionable
Kansas City Chiefs
- Peter Woods Questionable
- Mansoor Delane Questionable
- Jaylon Moore Questionable
- Xavier Worthy Questionable
- Patrick Mahomes Questionable
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