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Kansas City Chiefs Shut Down More Starters Ahead of Christmas Day Game
The Broncos are 13.5-point favorites as the Chiefs start third-string QB Chris Oladokun amid key injuries, while Denver pursues a top AFC seed with playoff implications.
- On Thursday, December 25, kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium as Kansas City will start Chris Oladokun after losing Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew II to season-ending knee injuries.
- Denver Broncos lead the AFC and hold the inside track for a top seed and AFC West clinch, while Kansas City Chiefs enter Thursday, December 25 eliminated from playoff contention.
- Denver's defense ranks fifth in scoring defense, making life hard for inexperienced passers, while SportsLine Projection Model simulated 10,000 times and projects a 60% spread outcome on Thursday, December 25.
- Denver's depth will be tested as backups like Alex Forsyth step into larger roles after Wednesday's injury report ruled out Pat Bryant and Dre Greenlaw.
- A seventh-round pick in 2022, Chris Oladokun, 28-year-old Tampa, Florida native, finished at South Dakota State Jackrabbits after playing at three schools.
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