The Denver Broncos (9-7) host the Kansas City Chiefs today, who will be without several key starters for today’s matchup due to rest for the playoffs. Denver’s chances at making the playoffs for the first time in nine years hinges on today and a win puts them in.
Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs All-or-Nothing AFC Showdown
Here is the tale of the tape for Sunday’s Week 18 showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s all or nothing for the Broncos whose playoff hopes hinge on a win today.
Broncos offense:
- Net Yards Per Game: 314.9 (22nd)
- Points Per Game: 24.2 (10th)
- Net Rushing Yards Per Game: 109.4 (17th)
- Net Passing Yards Per Game: 205.6 (22nd)
- Sacks Allowed: 24 (T-3rd)
- Third Down Conversion Percentage: 37.5% (18th)
- Red Zone Conversion Percentage: 60.8% (8th)
- Top Offensive Players: Bo Nix, Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims
- Leading Rusher: Javonte Williams (485 rushing yards)
- Leading Receiver: Courtland Sutton (983 receiving yards, seven touchdowns)
Chiefs Defense:
- Net Yards Allowed Per Game: 310.8 (4th)
- Points Per Game Allowed: 18.0 (2nd)
- Net Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game: 98.3 (4th)
- Net Passing Yards Allowed Per Game: 212.4 (14th)
- Sacks: 39 (T-14th)
- Third Down Conversion Percentage: 41.3% (T-21st)
- Red Zone Conversion Percentage: 49.0% (6th)
- Top Defensive Players: George Karlaftis, Chris Jones, Trent McDuffie, Nick Bolton
- Leading Sack Producer: George Karlaftis (8.0 sacks)
- Leading Tackler: Nick Bolton (106 tackles)
- Interception Leader: Jaden Hicks (Three interceptions)
Broncos Defense:
- Net Yards Allowed Per Game: 330.8 (15th)
- Points Per Game Allowed: 19.4 (5th)
- Net Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game: 100.8 (8th)
- Net Passing Yards Allowed Per Game: 230.1 (25th)
- Sacks: 58 (1st)
- Third Down Conversion Percentage: 38.3% (14th)
- Red Zone Conversion Percentage: 46.9% (4th)
- Top Defensive Players: Patrick Surtain II, Nik Bonitto, Zach Allen
- Leading Sack Producer: Nik Bonitto (11.5)
- Leading Tackler: Brandon Jones (114)
- Interception Leader: Patrick Surtain II (4)
Chiefs Offense:
- Net Yards Per Game: 342.0 (13th)
- Points Per Game: 24.1 (11th)
- Net Rushing Yards Per Game: 110.2 (16th)
- Net Passing Yards Per Game: 231.8 (10th)
- Sacks Allowed: 36 (T-13th)
- Third Down Conversion Percentage: 50% (T-1st)
- Red Zone Conversion Percentage: 53.9% (T-20th)
- Top Offensive Players: Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Isiah Pacheco
- Leading Rusher: Kareem Hunt (728 rushing yards)
- Leading Receiver: Travis Kelce (823 receiving yards)
Notable Injuries for Sunday’s game
Denver Broncos:
- RB Tyler Badie has been ruled out as a healthy scratch.
- OT Frank Crum has been ruled out with an illness
Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report:
- QB Patrick Mahomes is doubtful to play.
- TE Travis Kelce is doubtful to play.
- RB Isiah Pacheco has been ruled out.
- OT Jawaan Taylor has been ruled out.
- WR Mecole Hardman has been ruled out.
- WR Jaylen Watson has been ruled out.
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