Broncos 8–19 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2023

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

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 63.8% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +8.54 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Denver Broncos), 41.9% completion, -11.7% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -15.94 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 +8.54 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-3.21 EPA): (3:04) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 24-S.Moore INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons (0-J.Cooper) [42-N.Bonitto] at DEN 1. 31-J.Simmons to DEN 7 for 6 yards (4-R.Rice.

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 19–8 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 0–16 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Patrick Mahomes
Top passer: Patrick Mahomes
Biggest EPA play: (5:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 80-G.Dulcich INTERCEPT…
Game date: 2023-10-12

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 19–8 on 2023-10-12. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +8.54 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	0	0	0	8	0	8
Kansas City Chiefs	3	13	3	3	0	19

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

+3DEN 17

DEN 3

+1DEN 20

+3DEN 42

+3DEN 7

KC 11

+2KC 2

+3DEN 34

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 5:44FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 17
Score
0-3
(5:44) 7-H.Butker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 3:09TD
Kadarius Toney
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
0-9
(3:09) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 19-K.Toney for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 3:06XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 20
Score
0-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:04FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 42
Score
0-13
(:04) 7-H.Butker 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
0-13
END QUARTER 2
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:19FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 7
Score
0-16
(9:19) 7-H.Butker 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:11TD
Cameron Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
KC 11
Score
6-16
(6:11) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short left to 14-C.Sutton (35-Ja.Watson). Denver challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 14-C.Sutton for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:07Safety
Joshua Williams
Points+2
Yard line
KC 2
Score
8-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 33-J.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 2:00FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 34
Score
8-19
(2:00) 7-H.Butker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +8.54 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
2Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.32 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
3Rashee Rice · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
4Joshua Williams · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.76 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
5Cameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
6Isiah Pacheco · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
7Clyde Edwards-Helaire · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
8Russell Wilson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.62 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 (+8.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.

Patrick Mahomes's top snap (-3.21 EPA): (3:04) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 24-S.Moore INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons (0-J.Cooper) [42-N.Bonitto] at DEN 1. 31-J.Simmons to DEN 7 for 6 yards (4-R.Rice).

Biggest single play (-6.24 EPA): Russell Wilson — (5:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 80-G.Dulcich INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Reid (50-W.Gay) at KC 25. 20-J.Reid to KC 36 for 11 yards (20-M.Burton).

Quarterback report card

Patrick Mahomes led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 47 dropbacks · 63.8% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +8.54 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) · 31 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -11.7% CPOE · -0.51 EPA/play · -15.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	-0.205	-0.011
Offensive success rate	40.6%	50.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.514	+0.169
Rush EPA/play	+0.129	-0.466
Defensive EPA/play	+0.011	+0.205
Defensive success rate	50.0%	59.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: -0.20 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: -0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 10 drives, -13.13 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -0.97 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — Kadarius Toney (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q2 3:09)
Denver Broncos — Cameron Sutton (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 6:11)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q1 5:44)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 0:04)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q3 9:19)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 2:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 17 (Q1 5:44) — (5:44) 7-H.Butker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 13–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q2 3:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 19-K.Toney for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 20 (Q2 3:06) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 42 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 7-H.Butker 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 7 (Q3 9:19) — (9:19) 7-H.Butker 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 8–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q4 6:11); Denver Broncos registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q4 6:07) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 33-J.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 34 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 7-H.Butker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q1 5:00) — (5:00) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 10-J.Jeudy INTERCEPTED by 32-N.Bolton at KC 42. 32-N.Bolton to KC 43 for 1 yard (10-J.Jeudy). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.52]
Denver Broncos (Q1 9:32) — (9:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at KC 41 for -3 yards (20-J.Reid). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -2.74]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 24-S.Moore INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons (0-J.Cooper) [42-N.Bonitto] at DEN 1. 31-J.Simmons to DEN 7 for 6 yards (4-R.Rice). [WPA -7.1% · EPA -3.21]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 8:10) — (8:10) (Field Goal formation) Direct snap to 83-N.Gray. 83-N.Gray up the middle to DEN 5 for 1 yard (47-J.Jewell). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -2.76]
Denver Broncos (Q3 5:45) — (5:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 80-G.Dulcich INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Reid (50-W.Gay) at KC 25. 20-J.Reid to KC 36 for 11 yards (20-M.Burton). [WPA -5.5% · EPA -6.24]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q3 5:45) — (5:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 80-G.Dulcich INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Reid (50-W.Gay) at KC 25. 20-J.Reid to KC 36 for 11 yards (20-M.Burton). [WPA -5.5% · EPA -6.24]
Denver Broncos (Q1 5:00) — (5:00) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 10-J.Jeudy INTERCEPTED by 32-N.Bolton at KC 42. 32-N.Bolton to KC 43 for 1 yard (10-J.Jeudy). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.52]
Denver Broncos (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 25-S.Perine to DEN 26 for 1 yard (22-T.McDuffie). FUMBLES (22-T.McDuffie), RECOVERED by KC-50-W.Gay at DEN 26. 50-W.Gay to DEN 25 for 1 yard. [WPA -1.3% · EPA -3.79]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 24-S.Moore INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons (0-J.Cooper) [42-N.Bonitto] at DEN 1. 31-J.Simmons to DEN 7 for 6 yards (4-R.Rice). [WPA -7.1% · EPA -3.21]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 5:44 · DEN 17 · Score 0-3
(5:44) 7-H.Butker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 3:09 · DEN 3 · Score 0-9
(3:09) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 19-K.Toney for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 3:06 · DEN 20 · Score 0-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DEN 42 · Score 0-13
(:04) 7-H.Butker 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 0-13
END QUARTER 2
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 9:19 · DEN 7 · Score 0-16
(9:19) 7-H.Butker 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 6:11 · KC 11 · Score 6-16
(6:11) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short left to 14-C.Sutton (35-Ja.Watson). Denver challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 1
Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 6:07 · KC 2 · Score 8-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 33-J.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · DEN 34 · Score 8-19
(2:00) 7-H.Butker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

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.
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).
Russell Wilson (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2023-10-12?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 19-8 in Week 6, 2023.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 13; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 8, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Final: Denver Broncos 8, Kansas City Chiefs 19.

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

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Toney (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 3:09) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sutton (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 6:11) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 5:44, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 9:19, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 2:00, 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?

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 63.8% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +8.54 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos), 41.9% completion, -11.7% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -15.94 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 +8.54 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-3.21 EPA): (3:04) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 24-S.Moore INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons (0-J.Cooper) [42-N.Bonitto] at DEN 1. 31-J.Simmons to DEN 7 for 6 yards (4-R.Rice.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W

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