Broncos 24–27 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2022

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

R. Wilson (Denver Broncos), 55.3% completion, -0.5% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -6.43 total passing EPA. P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 63.0% completion, +5.4% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.13 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (-4.57 EPA): (7:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left intended for 84-Ju.Watson INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons at DEN -5. Touchback..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 27–24 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 10–13 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Patrick Mahomes
Top passer: Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play: (14:50) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right intended for 10-J.Jeudy INTERCEPTED by 38-L.Sneed [8-C.…
Game date: 2023-01-01

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 27–24 on 2023-01-01. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +9.13 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	0	10	7	7	0	24
Kansas City Chiefs	6	7	0	14	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DENDenver Broncos

+3KC 30

KC 25

KC 4

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 7:42TD
Isiah Pacheco
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 5
Score
0-6
(7:42) 10-I.Pacheco right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 10:51FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
KC 30
Score
3-6
(10:51) 8-B.McManus 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 4:45TD
Russell Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
KC 16
Score
9-6
(4:45) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 4:40XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
10-6
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:08TD
Jerick McKinnon
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 6
Score
10-12
(1:08) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:02XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
10-13
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 6:41TD
Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
KC 25
Score
16-13
(6:41) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 85-A.Okwuegbunam for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 6:35XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
17-13
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 15:00TD
Blake Bell
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 17
Score
17-19
(15:00) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 81-B.Bell for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 14:50XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
17-20
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 12:40TD
Jerick McKinnon
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
17-26
(12:40) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 1-J.McKinnon for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 12:36XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
17-27
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:21TD
Russell Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
KC 4
Score
23-27
(6:21) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:14XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
24-27
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +9.13 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
2Jerick McKinnon · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
3Russell Wilson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
4Kadarius Toney · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
5Chris Edmonds · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
6Blake Bell · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
7Isiah Pacheco · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
8Eric Saubert · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.51 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 (+9.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

Patrick Mahomes's top snap (-4.57 EPA): (7:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left intended for 84-Ju.Watson INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons at DEN -5. Touchback.

Biggest single play (-5.83 EPA): Russell Wilson — (14:50) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right intended for 10-J.Jeudy INTERCEPTED by 38-L.Sneed [8-C.Dunlap] at DEN 42. 38-L.Sneed to DEN 17 for 25 yards (14-C.Sutton). KC-38-L.Sneed was injured during the play.

Quarterback report card

Russell Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · -0.5% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -6.43 total EPA
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 46 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +5.4% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	+0.018	+0.037
Offensive success rate	41.9%	47.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.137	+0.198
Rush EPA/play	+0.019	-0.251
Defensive EPA/play	-0.037	-0.018
Defensive success rate	52.6%	58.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos +0.02, Kansas City Chiefs +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +1.55 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +2.81 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — Isiah Pacheco (Q1 7:42)
Denver Broncos — Russell Wilson (Q2 4:45)
Kansas City Chiefs — Jerick McKinnon (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q2 1:08)
Denver Broncos — Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 6:41)
Kansas City Chiefs — Blake Bell (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q4 15:00)
Kansas City Chiefs — Jerick McKinnon (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q4 12:40)
Denver Broncos — Russell Wilson (Q4 6:21)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q2 10:51)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) 10-I.Pacheco right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 30 (Q2 10:51) — (10:51) 8-B.McManus 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 16 (Q2 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 4:40) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 1:02) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 25 (Q3 6:41) — (6:41) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 85-A.Okwuegbunam for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 6:35) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 17 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 81-B.Bell for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 14:50) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q4 12:40) — (12:40) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 1-J.McKinnon for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 12:36) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q4 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 6:14) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DEN 36 for -9 yards (95-C.Jones). [WPA -19.8% · EPA -3.55]
Denver Broncos (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at KC 36 for -8 yards (21-T.McDuffie). FUMBLES (21-T.McDuffie) [21-T.McDuffie], RECOVERED by KC-56-G.Karlaftis at KC 40. The Replay Official reviewed the f [WPA -19.3% · EPA -2.73]
Denver Broncos (Q4 14:50) — (14:50) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right intended for 10-J.Jeudy INTERCEPTED by 38-L.Sneed [8-C.Dunlap] at DEN 42. 38-L.Sneed to DEN 17 for 25 yards (14-C.Sutton). KC-38-L.Sneed was injured during the play. [WPA -18.5% · EPA -5.83]
Denver Broncos (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) 17-C.Waitman punts 53 yards to KC 6, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer. 19-K.Toney to KC 13 for 7 yards (49-A.Singleton). FUMBLES (49-A.Singleton), RECOVERED by DEN-82-E.Saubert at KC 16. [WPA +18.4% · EPA +5.23]
Denver Broncos (Q3 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray up the middle to KC 34 for 19 yards (20-J.Reid; 22-J.Thornhill). [WPA +11.7% · EPA +1.93]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q4 14:50) — (14:50) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right intended for 10-J.Jeudy INTERCEPTED by 38-L.Sneed [8-C.Dunlap] at DEN 42. 38-L.Sneed to DEN 17 for 25 yards (14-C.Sutton). KC-38-L.Sneed was injured during the play. [WPA -18.5% · EPA -5.83]
Denver Broncos (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) 17-C.Waitman punts 53 yards to KC 6, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer. 19-K.Toney to KC 13 for 7 yards (49-A.Singleton). FUMBLES (49-A.Singleton), RECOVERED by DEN-82-E.Saubert at KC 16. [WPA +18.4% · EPA +5.23]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 7:57) — (7:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left intended for 84-Ju.Watson INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons at DEN -5. Touchback. [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.57]
Denver Broncos (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DEN 36 for -9 yards (95-C.Jones). [WPA -19.8% · EPA -3.55]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 7:42 · DEN 5 · Score 0-6
(7:42) 10-I.Pacheco right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 10:51 · KC 30 · Score 3-6
(10:51) 8-B.McManus 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 4:45 · KC 16 · Score 9-6
(4:45) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 4:40 · KC 15 · Score 10-6
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 1:08 · DEN 6 · Score 10-12
(1:08) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 1:02 · DEN 15 · Score 10-13
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 6:41 · KC 25 · Score 16-13
(6:41) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 85-A.Okwuegbunam for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 6:35 · KC 15 · Score 17-13
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DEN 17 · Score 17-19
(15:00) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 81-B.Bell for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 14:50 · DEN 15 · Score 17-20
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 12:40 · DEN 3 · Score 17-26
(12:40) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 1-J.McKinnon for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 12:36 · DEN 15 · Score 17-27
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 6:21 · KC 4 · Score 23-27
(6:21) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 6:14 · KC 15 · Score 24-27
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.

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.
Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2023-01-01?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 27-24 in Week 17, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Q2: Denver Broncos 10, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Final: Denver Broncos 24, Kansas City Chiefs 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — I. Pacheco (Q1 7:42) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Wilson (Q2 4:45) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. McKinnon (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 1:08) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Okwuegbunam (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 6:41) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — B. Bell (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 15:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. McKinnon (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 12:40) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Wilson (Q4 6:21) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 10:51, 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?

Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos), 55.3% completion, -0.5% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -6.43 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 63.0% completion, +5.4% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.13 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 +9.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (-4.57 EPA): (7:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left intended for 84-Ju.Watson INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons at DEN -5. Touchback..

Was Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W

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