Broncos 20–13 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2025

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

B. Nix (Denver Broncos), 57.8% completion, +3.6% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.48 total passing EPA. C. Oladokun (Kansas City Chiefs), 52.0% completion, -1.8% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -6.36 total passing EPA.

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

B. Nix (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.48 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (-2.46 EPA): (3:02) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep left intended for 17-L.Humphrey INTERCEPTED by 32-N.Bolton (8-K.Fulton) at DEN 35. 32-N.Bolton ran ob at DEN 35 for no gain..

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 20–13 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime: Denver Broncos 6–7 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Bo Nix
Top passer: Bo Nix
Biggest EPA play: (2:00) (Shotgun) 73-F.Crum reported in as eligible. PENALTY on KC-95-C.Jones, Neutral Zone…
Game date: 2025-12-25

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20–13 on 2025-12-25, overcoming Kansas City Chiefs's 7–6 halftime lead. Bo Nix posted a game-high +6.48 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	3	3	7	13	0	20
Kansas City Chiefs	0	7	3	3	0	13

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

+3KC 9

DEN 5

+1DEN 15

+3DEN 35

KC 9

+3DEN 29

KC 1

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:02FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
KC 9
Score
3-0
(7:02) 3-W.Lutz 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 12:56TD
Brandon Smith
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 5
Score
3-6
(12:56) (Shotgun) 19-C.Oladokun pass short right to 24-B.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 12:49XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
3-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. Penalty on DEN-98-J.Franklin-Myers, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on KC-76-K.Suamataia, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:22FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
KC 11
Score
6-7
(:22) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 11:47FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 35
Score
6-10
(11:47) 7-H.Butker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:02TD
Bo Nix
Points+6
Yard line
KC 9
Score
12-10
(2:02) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix scrambles left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 1:55XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
13-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 8:08FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 29
Score
13-13
(8:08) 7-H.Butker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:50TD
RJ Harvey
Points+6
Yard line
KC 1
Score
19-13
(1:50) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 12-R.Harvey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [27-C.Conner].
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:45TD
Wil Lutz
Points+7
Yard line
KC 15
Score
20-13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Bo Nix · Denver Broncos · Passing · +6.48 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
2RJ Harvey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
3Adam Trautman · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
4Michael Bandy · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
5Kareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
6Jaleel McLaughlin · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.46 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
7Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
8Bo Nix · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.20 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

Bo Nix — DEN · Passing

Bo Nix posted the highest total EPA (+6.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.14 EPA per play.

Bo Nix's top snap (-2.46 EPA): (3:02) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep left intended for 17-L.Humphrey INTERCEPTED by 32-N.Bolton (8-K.Fulton) at DEN 35. 32-N.Bolton ran ob at DEN 35 for no gain.

Biggest single play (+2.94 EPA): Frank Crum — (2:00) (Shotgun) 73-F.Crum reported in as eligible. PENALTY on KC-95-C.Jones, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at KC 9 - No Play.

Quarterback report card

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

Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · +3.6% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.48 total EPA
Chris Oladokun (Kansas City Chiefs) · 25 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · -1.8% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -6.36 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	+0.099	-0.012
Offensive success rate	53.6%	39.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.144	-0.254
Rush EPA/play	-0.018	-0.003
Defensive EPA/play	+0.012	-0.099
Defensive success rate	60.3%	46.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: +0.10 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: -0.01 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 8 drives, +8.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 8 drives, -0.70 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — Brandon Smith (Chris Oladokun pass) (Q2 12:56)
Denver Broncos — Bo Nix (Q3 2:02)
Denver Broncos — RJ Harvey (Bo Nix pass) (Q4 1:50)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q1 7:02)
Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q2 0:22)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q3 11:47)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 8:08)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 9 (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) 3-W.Lutz 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q2 12:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) 19-C.Oladokun pass short right to 24-B.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 12:49); Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 11 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 35 (Q3 11:47) — (11:47) 7-H.Butker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 9 (Q3 2:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix scrambles left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 1:55) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 13–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 29 (Q4 8:08) — (8:08) 7-H.Butker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 12-R.Harvey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [27-C.Conner].; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 15 (Q4 1:45) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short middle to 17-L.Humphrey to KC 28 for 17 yards (6-B.Cook) [95-C.Jones]. [WPA +15.5% · EPA +2.22]
Denver Broncos (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 12-R.Harvey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [27-C.Conner]. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +1.65]
Denver Broncos (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 73-F.Crum reported in as eligible. PENALTY on KC-95-C.Jones, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at KC 9 - No Play. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.94]
Denver Broncos (Q1 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep left intended for 17-L.Humphrey INTERCEPTED by 32-N.Bolton (8-K.Fulton) at DEN 35. 32-N.Bolton ran ob at DEN 35 for no gain. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -2.46]
Denver Broncos (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix sacked at DEN 31 for -7 yards (95-C.Jones). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -1.89]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 73-F.Crum reported in as eligible. PENALTY on KC-95-C.Jones, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at KC 9 - No Play. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.94]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 12:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) 19-C.Oladokun pass short right to 24-B.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.60]
Denver Broncos (Q1 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep left intended for 17-L.Humphrey INTERCEPTED by 32-N.Bolton (8-K.Fulton) at DEN 35. 32-N.Bolton ran ob at DEN 35 for no gain. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -2.46]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 11:47) — (11:47) 7-H.Butker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.32]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 7:02 · KC 9 · Score 3-0
(7:02) 3-W.Lutz 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 12:56 · DEN 5 · Score 3-6
(12:56) (Shotgun) 19-C.Oladokun pass short right to 24-B.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 12:49 · DEN 15 · Score 3-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. Penalty on DEN-98-J.Franklin-Myers, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on KC-76-K.Suamataia, Unnecessary Roughness,
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:22 · KC 11 · Score 6-7
(:22) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 11:47 · DEN 35 · Score 6-10
(11:47) 7-H.Butker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 2:02 · KC 9 · Score 12-10
(2:02) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix scrambles left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 1:55 · KC 15 · Score 13-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 8:08 · DEN 29 · Score 13-13
(8:08) 7-H.Butker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 1:50 · KC 1 · Score 19-13
(1:50) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 12-R.Harvey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [27-C.Conner].
Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q4 1:45 · KC 15 · Score 20-13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Bo Nix (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2025-12-25?

The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 in Week 17, 2025.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 13, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Final: Denver Broncos 20, Kansas City Chiefs 13.

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

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — B. Smith (C. Oladokun pass) (Q2 12:56) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Nix (Q3 2:02) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Harvey (B. Nix pass) (Q4 1:50) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 7:02, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:22, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 11:47, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 8:08, 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?

Bo Nix (Denver Broncos), 57.8% completion, +3.6% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.48 total passing EPA. Chris Oladokun (Kansas City Chiefs), 52.0% completion, -1.8% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -6.36 total passing EPA.

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

Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.48 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (-2.46 EPA): (3:02) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep left intended for 17-L.Humphrey INTERCEPTED by 32-N.Bolton (8-K.Fulton) at DEN 35. 32-N.Bolton ran ob at DEN 35 for no gain..

Was Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Denver Broncos won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L

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