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Denver Broncos Host Chiefs in Pivotal Week 8 Division Clash

Denver must extend its drives. Fortunately, Kansas City's defense allows opponents to convert 41.9% of their third downs.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 9:30 PM
Denver Broncos Host Chiefs in Pivotal Week 8 Division Clash
Key Things to Know
  • The Denver Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs in a Week 8 AFC West divisional matchup.
  • Both the Broncos and the Chiefs enter the contest having won four of their last five games.
  • Denver's defense allows 20.1 points per game and ranks tied for fourth with 3.0 sacks per contest.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Denver Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High for an AFC West Week 8 showdown. Both teams enter the matchup having won four of their last five games. Denver relies on a defense allowing just 20.1 points per contest to compensate for an offense ranking 30th in net yards, while Kansas City brings an offense averaging 380.5 yards alongside a defense allowing 17.2 points per game.

Quarterback Bo Nix leads the Broncos against a Chiefs defense that allows touchdowns on just 26.7% of opponents' red-zone trips. Meanwhile, Kansas City leans on AFC-leading rusher Kenneth Walker III and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Injury concerns surround key contributors, including Denver receiver Jaylen Waddle and Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce.

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