Mile High Report
A huge game in Week 11 for the Denver Broncos. Maybe the biggest regular season game since that Week 12 matchup against the New England Patriots in 2015. A win in this game would go a long way towards taking back the AFC West from these Kansas City Chiefs. With Patrick Mahomes, though, you have to figure it is going to be a dogfight on a good day. Can Denver take them down?
Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2:25 P.M. Mile High time
Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado
ATS Betting Lines: Kansas City -3.5
Moneyline Odds: Denver +172 / Kansas City -205
Over/Under: 44.5
Note: All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
Collectively, our Mile High Report staff is predicting a Broncos 22-20 home win over the hated Chiefs. Not all of us predicted a win, but we all see a close, one-score game that could go either way. Here’s how each of us predicted things would go individually:
I was tempted to predict a loss here given how the Broncos offense has played in recent weeks, but they are still winning. And they have played these same Chiefs very tough in the Sean Payton era. Give me another close game and let’s find out if Denver’s close-game grit can all but knock these Chiefs out of AFC West contention. – Tim Lynch
I’ve been pretty optimistic choosing the Broncos in most games this year. Unfortunately, this is a game where I have some significant concerns. While Denver may be 8-2, it’s clear their offense and special teams are struggling. Without J.K. Dobbins, will the Broncos be able to have an effective rushing attack against the Chiefs’ defense? Can Bo Nix figure out a way to play consistent against a well-coached Steve Spagnuolo defense? Denver is perfectly capable of winning this game, but they will need to execute in all three phases and forego their penchant for penalties. I have some significant reservations that they will be able to do so. I hope I’m proven wrong. – Chris Hart
The offense missing its biggest contributor? Doesn’t matter. The defense missing the best cornerback in the league and a starting linebacker? The Chiefs being 4-0 this season with this officiating crew? Doesn’t matter. All that matters is that the Broncos have played to the level of their opponent this year, so that means we should see one of their best performances yet. Talanoa Hufunga is going to smack Pat Mahomes, Dre Greenlaw is going to blanket Travis Swift, RJ Harvey is putting up 100 scrimmage yards, and Bo Nix is going to be slinging it. I love being overly optimistic. – Ross Allen
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