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‘They won us the game tonight’: Broncos channel home-field advantage to earn 28-24 win vs. Chiefs

"It’s a really difficult place to come in and play,” tackle Mike McGlinchey said. “And we’re proving that it’s hard to beat us here."

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 3:20 AM
‘They won us the game tonight’: Broncos channel home-field advantage to earn 28-24 win vs. Chiefs
Key Things to Know
  • The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 28-24, aided by strong home-field crowd support.
  • Defensive tackle Malcolm Roach sealed the victory with a game-ending fourth-down sack on Patrick Mahomes.
  • A crucial fourth-down false start penalty pushed Kansas City from the 1-yard line to the 6-yard line.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Denver Broncos secured a dramatic 28-24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, crediting their loud home crowd for providing a decisive advantage. Facing a late goal-line stand with seconds remaining, Denver stopped Kansas City short before a Chiefs false start pushed the offense back. Defensive tackle Malcolm Roach then sealed the game with a fourth-down sack on Patrick Mahomes.

Head Coach Sean Payton praised the home crowd at Empower Field at Mile High, noting that the crowd noise provoked the crucial late-game penalty. The victory moved the Broncos to 4-0 at home this season and lifted them to the top of the AFC West standings.

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