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Final: Broncos 20, Chiefs 13

By December 25, 2025 | updated 6 hours ago

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The Broncos (12-3) travel to Kansas City to face the Chiefs (6-9) in a Christmas AFC West matchup on Thursday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Kickoff is set for 6:15 p.m. and will be televised by Amazon Prime.

Fourth quarter

Nix hits RJ Harvey for a 1-yard touchdown pass. Another long drive that gives Denver the lead with under two minutes

Broncos draw the Chiefs offside on fourth down and keep the ball. Denver trying to set up the winning field goal

The Chiefs offense gets another short field after a 45-yard punt return. Harrison Butker ties the game at 13.

Broncos get a couple first downs but Chris Jones gets to Nix to force a punt

Chiefs will punt to start the fourth quarter

Third quarter

End of third quarter: Broncos 13, Chiefs 10

Denver finally cashes in one of its long drives with a touchdown. Nix runs in from 9 yards out

Chiefs turn a big play and a big penalty on Patrick Surtain into a field goal. Chiefs up 10-6

Chiefs will begin the second half with the ball

Second quarter

Another long drive for the Broncos ends with a field goal. Denver down 7-6 approaching halftime

Denver defense gives up one first down but that’s it. Ball coming back to the Broncos

Broncos get one first down but are forced to punt the ball back to the Chiefs

Kansas City turns the Nix’s pick into a touchdown. Chiefs up 7-3

Chiefs face a third down in the red zone to start the second quarter

First quarter

End of first quarter: Broncos 3, Chiefs 0

Bad drive for quarterback Bo Nix as he misses an open Marvin Mims on first down and throws a pick on third down. Chiefs have great field position

Chiefs get one first down, but that’s it. Denver forces a punt

A 13-play drive for the Broncos ends in a 27-yard field goal by Wil Lutz. Denver leads 3-0

Chiefs win the toss and defer. Broncos begin game with the ball

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