US EditionNix's Late TD Pass and Stand by Broncos Defense Finishes Off 20-13 Win over Chiefs
Bo Nix passed for 182 yards and scored a late touchdown, helping Denver hold off an injury-plagued Kansas City Chiefs to stay in contention for the AFC West title.
- On Thursday at Arrowhead Stadium, Bo Nix ran then threw a go-ahead touchdown to R.J. Harvey, and the Denver Broncos held on to win 20-13 over the Kansas City Chiefs.
- The Kansas City Chiefs were hampered by injuries, missing Patrick Mahomes, Gardner Minshew, and Rashee Rice along with several other key players on Dec. 25, 2025.
- Denver chewed up the clock with long drives, with Bo Nix finishing 182 yards passing as the Broncos controlled possession nearly 39:28 to 20:32.
- This victory keeps Denver in the driver's seat for the AFC top seed and first-round bye, and Denver can clinch the division Saturday if the Los Angeles Chargers lose to Houston.
- Travis Kelce may have played his final Arrowhead game, catching five passes for 36 yards as the Chiefs finish with double-digit losses and miss the playoffs.
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Broncos hold off depleted Chiefs to hold on to AFC’s No. 1 seed
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bo Nix ran for a score before throwing a go-ahead touchdown pass to R.J. Harvey with 1:45 left in the game, and the Denver Broncos held on in the closing seconds for a 20-13 victory over the banged-up Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. Nix finished with 182 yards passing as the Broncos (13-3) bounced back from last week’s disheartening loss to Jacksonville and took another big step toward the AFC West title and perhaps the …
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Nix's late TD pass and stand by Broncos defense finishes off 20-13 win over Chiefs
Bo Nix ran for a touchdown and threw a go-ahead pass to R.J. Harvey, leading the Denver Broncos to a 20-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
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