Chiefs 9–24 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2023

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

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 51.1% completion, -4.2% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -12.84 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Denver Broncos), 35.3% completion, +2.7% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.83 total passing EPA.

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

C. Sutton (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.00 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.60 EPA): (13:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton to KC 47 for 23 yards (38-L.Sneed). Penalty on KC-38-L.Sneed, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 24–9 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 9–14 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Cameron Sutton
Top passer: Patrick Mahomes
Biggest EPA play: (13:13) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 11-M.Valdes-Scantling to DEN 42 for 15…
Game date: 2023-10-29

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 24–9 on 2023-10-29. Cameron Sutton posted a game-high +4.00 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	3	6	0	0	0	9
Denver Broncos	7	7	10	0	0	24

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs

KC 4

+3DEN 4

KC 11

+3DEN 16

+3DEN 37

KC 6

+3KC 10

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:04TD
Joshua Williams
Points+6
Yard line
KC 4
Score
0-6
(8:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 33-J.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:56XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
0-7
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 1:14FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 4
Score
3-7
(1:14) 7-H.Butker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:57TD
Jerry Jeudy
Points+6
Yard line
KC 11
Score
3-13
(11:57) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 10-J.Jeudy for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:51XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
3-14
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 5:42FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 16
Score
6-14
(5:42) 7-H.Butker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:04FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 37
Score
9-14
(:04) 7-H.Butker 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 10:40TD
Cameron Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
KC 6
Score
9-20
(10:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 14-C.Sutton for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-38-L.Sneed, Defensive Holding, declined.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 10:33XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
9-21
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:34FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
KC 10
Score
9-24
(:34) 16-W.Lutz 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Cameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
2Ju. Watson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
3Jaleel McLaughlin · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
4Noah Gray · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
5Jerry Jeudy · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
6Russell Wilson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
7Joshua Williams · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
8Samaje Perine · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.12 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

Cameron Sutton — DEN · Receiving

Cameron Sutton posted the highest total EPA (+4.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.33 EPA per play.

Cameron Sutton's top snap (+2.60 EPA): (13:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton to KC 47 for 23 yards (38-L.Sneed). Penalty on KC-38-L.Sneed, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

Biggest single play (-4.79 EPA): Patrick Mahomes — (13:13) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 11-M.Valdes-Scantling to DEN 42 for 15 yards (47-J.Jewell). FUMBLES (47-J.Jewell), RECOVERED by DEN-31-J.Simmons at DEN 43. 31-J.Simmons to 50 for 7

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 · 51.1% completion · -4.2% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -12.84 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) · 34 dropbacks · 35.3% completion · +2.7% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.83 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	-0.237	-0.015
Offensive success rate	39.4%	44.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.273	-0.083
Rush EPA/play	-0.248	-0.007
Defensive EPA/play	+0.015	+0.237
Defensive success rate	55.8%	60.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: -0.24 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: -0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -1.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -16.85 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — Joshua Williams (Russell Wilson pass) (Q1 8:04)
Denver Broncos — Jerry Jeudy (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 11:57)
Denver Broncos — Cameron Sutton (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 10:40)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q1 1:14)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 5:42)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 0:04)
Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q4 0:34)

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 4 (Q1 8:04) — (8:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 33-J.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 7:56) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 4 (Q1 1:14) — (1:14) 7-H.Butker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q2 11:57); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 11:51) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 16 (Q2 5:42) — (5:42) 7-H.Butker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 37 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 7-H.Butker 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 14-C.Sutton for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-38-L.Sneed, Defensive Holding, declined.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 10:33) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 10 (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 16-W.Lutz 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at DEN 27 for -8 yards (56-B.Browning). FUMBLES (56-B.Browning) [56-B.Browning], RECOVERED by DEN-0-J.Cooper at DEN 30. [WPA -10.9% · EPA -4.78]
Denver Broncos (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) 9-R.Dixon punts 31 yards to KC 5, Center-48-M.Fraboni. 12-M.Hardman MUFFS catch, touched at KC 6, RECOVERED by DEN-41-D.Sanders at KC 10. Penalty on KC, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declin [WPA +10.6% · EPA +4.22]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 13:13) — (13:13) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 11-M.Valdes-Scantling to DEN 42 for 15 yards (47-J.Jewell). FUMBLES (47-J.Jewell), RECOVERED by DEN-31-J.Simmons at DEN 43. 31-J.Simmons to 50 for 7 [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.79]
Denver Broncos (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 14-C.Sutton for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-38-L.Sneed, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +2.01]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 7-H.Butker 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +1.39]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 13:13) — (13:13) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 11-M.Valdes-Scantling to DEN 42 for 15 yards (47-J.Jewell). FUMBLES (47-J.Jewell), RECOVERED by DEN-31-J.Simmons at DEN 43. 31-J.Simmons to 50 for 7 [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.79]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at DEN 27 for -8 yards (56-B.Browning). FUMBLES (56-B.Browning) [56-B.Browning], RECOVERED by DEN-0-J.Cooper at DEN 30. [WPA -10.9% · EPA -4.78]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 29-J.McMillian at DEN 47. 29-J.McMillian to KC 48 for 5 yards (24-S.Moore). [WPA -5.4% · EPA -4.27]
Denver Broncos (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) 9-R.Dixon punts 31 yards to KC 5, Center-48-M.Fraboni. 12-M.Hardman MUFFS catch, touched at KC 6, RECOVERED by DEN-41-D.Sanders at KC 10. Penalty on KC, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declin [WPA +10.6% · EPA +4.22]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 8:04 · KC 4 · Score 0-6
(8:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 33-J.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 7:56 · KC 15 · Score 0-7
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 1:14 · DEN 4 · Score 3-7
(1:14) 7-H.Butker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 11:57 · KC 11 · Score 3-13
(11:57) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 10-J.Jeudy for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 11:51 · KC 15 · Score 3-14
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 5:42 · DEN 16 · Score 6-14
(5:42) 7-H.Butker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DEN 37 · Score 9-14
(:04) 7-H.Butker 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 10:40 · KC 6 · Score 9-20
(10:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 14-C.Sutton for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-38-L.Sneed, Defensive Holding, declined.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 10:33 · KC 15 · Score 9-21
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 0:34 · KC 10 · Score 9-24
(:34) 16-W.Lutz 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Cameron Sutton (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos on 2023-10-29?

The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 24-9 in Week 8, 2023.

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

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Denver Broncos 10; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 9, Denver Broncos 24.

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

Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Williams (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 8:04) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Jeudy (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 11:57) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sutton (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 10:40) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 1:14, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 5:42, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 0:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 51.1% completion, -4.2% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -12.84 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos), 35.3% completion, +2.7% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.83 total passing EPA.

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

Cameron Sutton (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.00 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.60 EPA): (13:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton to KC 47 for 23 yards (38-L.Sneed). Penalty on KC-38-L.Sneed, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 6-1 Now 6-2 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W

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