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Broncos get third chance at ending long playoff drought as Kansas City plans to play bevy of backups
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
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...
Chiefs backup Carson Wentz will face a pass rush the likes of which the Broncos have never had
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos lead the NFL with a franchise-record 58 sacks, a number they aim to bolster Sunday when Carson Wentz fills in for Patrick Mahomes with the Kansas City Chiefs resting some of their stars ahead of the playoffs. Defensive coordinator Vance...
The Broncos can end their 8-year playoff drought with a win over the Chiefs' backups
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...
NFL Playoff Guide: Postseason bracket much clearer with 1 week remaining in regular season
It's Week 18 of the NFL season, which means just one more weekend remains before postseason action begins. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and star quarterback Patrick Mahomes look like a formidable opponent once again and have already clinched the No. 1...
Broncos insist they don't care who sits out for Chiefs as Denver seeks to end a long playoff drought
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
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...
Rookie QBs Nix, Penix denied major moments by head coaches' curious calls in waning minutes
DENVER (AP) — Count coach Sean Payton among those second-guessing his decision to go for the tie and not the win at the end of regulation in Cincinnati last weekend. “Oh, certainly. You go through it all the time relative to what the call would have been,” Payton said Monday....
Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco to rest sore ribs. With No. 1 seed secure, others may sit out this week for KC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid is planning to give running back Isiah Pacheco most of the week off to rest his sore ribs. Reid hasn't decided who else will get time off before their regular-season finale in Denver. The Chiefs (15-1) already have...
Bengals keep confidence and playoff hopes high as they head for a showdown with Pittsburgh
CINCINNATI (AP) — Saturday's wild overtime win over the Denver Broncos was the most important in what has been a mostly disappointing season for the Cincinnati Bengals. Not only did the Bengals (8-8) win their fourth straight for the first time this season and keep their slim...
