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Chiefs should be well rested as they begin pursuit of a record 3rd straight Lombardi Trophy

Jan. 06, 2025 13:37 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Just about the only thing that the Chiefs learned on Sunday in Denver is that their backups are not a playoff-quality team. Their starters? Oh, they know how to win this time of year. While the Chiefs were getting blown out 38-0 by the Broncos...

Nix leads Broncos past Chiefs' reserves 38-0 and into playoffs for 1st time since 2015 season

Jan. 05, 2025 21:30 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — Bo Nix celebrated the end of Denver's eight-year playoff drought with a bunch of new friends. The rookie quarterback circled Empower Field while handing out high-fives to fans after he passed for 321 yards and four touchdowns in a 38-0 rout of the Kansas City...

With nothing at stake, Chiefs rest Mahomes, Kelce and several other starters against Broncos

Jan. 05, 2025 15:34 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are resting Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones and several other starters against Denver in the regular-season finale on Sunday with nothing at stake. The Chiefs are 15-1 and have clinched a playoff bye as the AFC’s top seed. That's...

Chiefs finally depart KC for Denver amid ice storm after 4 hours spent waiting on the tarmac

Jan. 04, 2025 18:46 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs finally departed from Kansas City International Airport for their game in Denver on Saturday after spending about four hours stranded on the tarmac amid an ice storm that blanketed the region ahead of an impending blizzard. The Chiefs tried to...

Broncos get third chance at ending long playoff drought as Kansas City plans to play bevy of backups

Jan. 03, 2025 17:35 PM EST

Kansas City (15-1) at Denver (9-7) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 9 1/2. Against the spread: Chiefs 7-8-1, Broncos 11-5. Series record: Chiefs lead 73-56. Last meeting: Chiefs beat the Broncos 16-14...

Chiefs designate CB Jaylen Watson to return and plan to sit most of their stars at Denver

Jan. 03, 2025 17:24 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs designated Jaylen Watson to return from the injured list Friday, raising the chances that one of their top cornerbacks could be available when they begin play in the divisional round of the playoffs in a couple of weeks. The 26-year-old Watson...

The Broncos can end their 8-year playoff drought with a win over the Chiefs' backups

Jan. 02, 2025 17:59 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos can erase nearly a decade of frustration and futility by beating a Kansas City Chiefs team that will be resting Patrick Mahomes and several other starters Sunday. With the Chiefs (15-1) having secured the AFC's top seed and lone playoff bye, coach...

Broncos insist they don't care who sits out for Chiefs as Denver seeks to end a long playoff drought

Jan. 01, 2025 18:47 PM EST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos aren't necessarily breathing any easier knowing they won't have to face Patrick Mahomes and several other Kansas City Chiefs starters on Sunday with a playoff berth on the line. Chiefs coach Andy Reid announced his decision to rest Mahomes...

Chiefs to start Carson Wentz at QB against Denver, which would clinch a playoff berth with a win

Jan. 01, 2025 14:07 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs will start backup Carson Wentz at quarterback on Sunday in Denver in a game that means nothing to Kansas City, which has already clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, but could mean everything to the Broncos. Chiefs coach Andy Reid...

Chiefs earned a rest after their third win in 11 days. For some, the rest could be 24 days

Dec. 26, 2024 13:46 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs earned a much-deserved extended rest after their Christmas Day rout of the Pittsburgh Steelers, which capped an unbeaten stretch of three games in 11 days and clinched them the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. That extended rest? Well,...