nfl Game Recap
Chiefs Down Denver 23-3 - Match Report
Patrick Mahomes's 340-yard performance through the air was the key in Kansas City's 23-3 win over Denver on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Chiefs were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 42.5.
Patrick Mahomes completed 27 of 34 pass attempts for 340 yards and 2 TDs for the Chiefs in the win.
Phillip Lindsay rushed for 32 yards for Denver, while Royce Freeman added 12 yards. Drew Lock threw for 208 yards for the Broncos, while receivers Courtland Sutton and Noah Fant had 79 and 56 yards respectively.
Denver lost the offensive yardage battle to Kansas City 419-251 yards in Sunday's game. Kansas City had more first downs as that total ended up 27-15.
The time of possession battle favored Kansas City as their offense was on the field for 33:33, longer than the 26:27 of their opponents.
Kansas City heads into a Week 16 battle against the Bears. Denver, meanwhile, will have their next action against Detroit.