Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 30–23 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 14–16 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Patrick Mahomes
- Top passer
- Case Keenum
- Biggest EPA play
- (:12) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 81-T.Patrick for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2018-10-28
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 30–23 on 2018-10-28. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +14.92 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 23 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(7:43) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
(2:21) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(9:36) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(1:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 14-S.Watkins for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:12) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 81-T.Patrick for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
(10:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 14-S.Watkins for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(5:19) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 27-K.Hunt for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short right to 82-J.Heuerman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:52) 8-B.McManus 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:43TD PLP. LindsayPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 6-0
(7:43) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:40XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 7-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 2:21FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 6
- Score
- 7-3
(2:21) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 9:36TD Travis KelcePoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 9
- Score
- 7-9
(9:36) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 9:31XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 7-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:00TD SWS. WatkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 13
- Score
- 7-16
(1:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 14-S.Watkins for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:12TD Tim PatrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 24
- Score
- 13-16
(:12) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 81-T.Patrick for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:05XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 14-16
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 10:23TD SWS. WatkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 10
- Score
- 14-22
(10:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 14-S.Watkins for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 10:16XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 14-23
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 5:19TD Kareem HuntPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 23
- Score
- 14-29
(5:19) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 27-K.Hunt for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 5:12XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 14-30
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 15:00TD JHJ. HeuermanPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 20-30
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short right to 82-J.Heuerman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:52FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 18
- Score
- 23-30
(1:52) 8-B.McManus 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +14.92 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 2S. Watkins · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.39 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 3
Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play - 4
Cameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play - 5Tim Patrick · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.47 EPA/play
- 6Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 7D. Booker · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.63 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 8
Case Keenum · Denver Broncos · Passing · +2.46 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Patrick Mahomes — KC · Passing
Patrick Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+14.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
Patrick Mahomes's top snap (+3.82 EPA): (5:19) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 27-K.Hunt for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+4.47 EPA): Case Keenum — (:12) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 81-T.Patrick for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Case Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Case Keenum (Denver Broncos) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +8.6% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.46 total EPA
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +11.2% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +14.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.014 | +0.083 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.7% | 45.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.059 | +0.364 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.059 | -0.218 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.083 | +0.014 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.5% | 53.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.08 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -1.28 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +6.40 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — P. Lindsay
- Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — S. Watkins (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Denver Broncos — Tim Patrick (Case Keenum pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — S. Watkins (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Denver Broncos — J. Heuerman (Case Keenum pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q1 7:43) — (7:43) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 7:40) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 6 (Q1 2:21) — (2:21) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 13–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 9 (Q2 9:36) — (9:36) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 9:31) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 13 (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 14-S.Watkins for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 24 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 81-T.Patrick for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 0:05) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 10 (Q3 10:23) — (10:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 14-S.Watkins for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 10:16) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 23 (Q3 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 27-K.Hunt for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 5:12) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 9–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short right to 82-J.Heuerman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 18 (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 8-B.McManus 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 9:52) — (9:52) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders pushed ob at KC 14 for 49 yards (38-R.Parker).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 10-T.Hill to DEN 14 for 40 yards (29-B.Roby).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce to DEN 21 for 18 yards (31-J.Simmons; 35-Dy.Thomas) [48-S.Barrett]. PENALTY on DEN-48-S.Barrett, Roughing the Passer, 11 yards, enforced
- Denver Broncos (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 81-T.Patrick for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 11:46) — (11:46) 8-B.McManus 55 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 81-T.Patrick for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum sacked at KC 46 for -7 yards (55-D.Ford). FUMBLES (55-D.Ford) [55-D.Ford], RECOVERED by KC-57-B.Speaks at KC 46. 57-B.Speaks to KC 46 for no gain (23-D.Booker). Penalty on
- Denver Broncos (Q4 8:08) — (8:08) 4-C.Keenum pass short left intended for 88-De.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Fuller at KC 45. 23-K.Fuller to KC 45 for no gain (88-De.Thomas).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short right to 82-J.Heuerman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 7:43 · KC 1 · Score 6-0
(7:43) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 7:40 · KC 15 · Score 7-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 2:21 · DEN 6 · Score 7-3
(2:21) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 9:36 · DEN 9 · Score 7-9
(9:36) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 9:31 · DEN 15 · Score 7-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 1:00 · DEN 13 · Score 7-16
(1:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 14-S.Watkins for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:12 · KC 24 · Score 13-16
(:12) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 81-T.Patrick for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:05 · KC 15 · Score 14-16
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 10:23 · DEN 10 · Score 14-22
(10:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 14-S.Watkins for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 10:16 · DEN 15 · Score 14-23
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 5:19 · DEN 23 · Score 14-29
(5:19) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 27-K.Hunt for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 5:12 · DEN 15 · Score 14-30
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · KC 4 · Score 20-30
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short right to 82-J.Heuerman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 1:52 · KC 18 · Score 23-30
(1:52) 8-B.McManus 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Case Keenum (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2018-10-28?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 30-23 in Week 8, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 13; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q4: Denver Broncos 9, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Denver Broncos 23, Kansas City Chiefs 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Denver Broncos touchdown — P. Lindsay (Q1 7:43) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 9:36) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. Watkins (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 1:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Patrick (C. Keenum pass) (Q2 0:12) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. Watkins (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 10:23) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 5:19) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Heuerman (C. Keenum pass) (Q4 15:00) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 2:21, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 1:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Case Keenum (Denver Broncos), 54.8% completion, +8.6% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.46 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 58.5% completion, +11.2% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +14.92 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.92 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.82 EPA): (5:19) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 27-K.Hunt for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 30-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W
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