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Broncos Outlast Chiefs 20-13, Sweep Kansas City and Tighten Grip on AFC's Top Spot

Denver can clinch the AFC West with a Chargers loss to Houston.

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Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) scores a touchdown defended by Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Dec 25, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (22) carries the ball for a touchdown defended by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (92) in the third quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Bo Nix went 26-of-38 for 182 yards with a touchdown and an interception, added 42 rushing yards and a rushing score, and hit R.J. Harvey for the go-ahead 1-yard TD with 1:45 remaining.
  • A fourth-and-2 neutral-zone infraction by Chris Jones at the Kansas City 9-yard line extended Denver’s drive and set up the winning touchdown.
  • Denver dominated possession for 39:28 and limited the Chiefs to 139 total yards on 42 plays.
  • Kansas City started third-string quarterback Chris Oladokun with Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew sidelined, and he finished 13-of-22 for 66 yards with a TD to Brashard Smith.
  • The win moved Denver to 13-3, completed its first season sweep of the Chiefs since 2014 and its first Arrowhead victory since 2015, and sets up a potential Week 18 winner-take-all vs. the Chargers if Los Angeles beats Houston.