Mile High Report
What a great win for the Denver Broncos on Sunday. They had to overcome some questionable calls and no calls and some legit ones to take down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in a 22-19 victory. Denver really did it in all three phases. They got some outstanding special teams play, big plays on offense, and a suffocating defensive effort that force Mahomes and the Chiefs offense off the field in their final two possession in just six plays for a grand total of negative three yards. We’ve got plenty of guys to shout out in this week’s game balls awards.
Here are Mile High Report’s game balls for the Broncos’ 22-19 victory over the Chiefs!
Ja’Quan McMillian has made some splash plays here and there but is mostly just a steady, reliable defender. He doesn’t let too much get by him but also doesn’t stand out. Not today. Today he made not one, not two, but three splash plays and it couldn’t have been at a better time. When you play Patrick Mahomes, you need game-changing plays. With two sacks and an interception, he was making game-changing plays all over the place. Especially in Pat Surtain’s absence, it’s great to see guys not just doing their jobs but going above and beyond. – Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann
Bo Nix gets my game ball. Nix had a lot of weight on his shoulders without having J.K. Dobbins to help bolster the team’s rushing attack against the Chiefs. But guess what? He rose the occasion when it mattered most. He had multiple big time throws to various receivers and did a great job keeping poised when things got tough. The second-year signal caller wound up going 24-of-37 for 295 passing yards. Sure, they aren’t any touchdowns, but he was accurate and really hit his stride in the second half. His performance just might be the confidence boost he and the rest of the offense needs to finish the final stretch of the games on a high note. I was really happy with what I saw from the passing attack today. Well done! – Chris Hart
Marvin Mims was a game changer for the Broncos. In a game that felt like riding a roller coaster sitting on a seesaw, Mims had 3 punt return for 101 yards. When field position is a premium, having a dynamic playmaker like Mims is a definite bonus. On his first return, Mims received the Matt Araiza punt at the 9 yard line. A fair catch puts Bo Nix and the offense in a tough spot. Instead he took it 70 yards and set up the offense to put points on the board. The second punt Mims fielded he took 24 yards to the Denver 45. Again, switching the field allowed the offense to kick a field goal. And for good measure, the last points of the game came after Mims shortest return of 7 yards. His...
