Broncos Outlast Chiefs on Christmas as Bo Nix Keeps Denver’s AFC Dream Alive
So here’s what went down on Christmas night in Kansas City, and honestly, it was way more tense than most people expected. The Denver Broncos didn’t exactly cruise, but they did survive a real scare at Arrowhead Stadium, pulling out a gritty 20–13 win over the Chiefs. And with that, Denver stayed firmly in control of the AFC race when it mattered most.
Bo Nix wasn’t flashy, and this wasn’t a pretty offensive performance by any stretch. Still, when the moment arrived late in the game, the job was done. A long, clock-draining drive in the fourth quarter ended with Nix finding rookie RJ Harvey in the back of the end zone, and that touchdown turned out to be the difference. It was one of those drives where patience was rewarded, and the pressure was slowly transferred onto Kansas City.
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What made this game even more interesting was the situation on the other side. The Chiefs were already eliminated and had nothing to play for, yet they refused to roll over. With Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew sidelined by season-ending injuries, third-string quarterback Chris Oladokun was handed his first NFL start. Expectations were low, but he managed the game well enough to keep things uncomfortable for Denver. Mistakes were avoided early, and a short touchdown pass in the second quarter even gave Kansas City a halftime lead.
Denver, meanwhile, kept stalling. Drives were moving, but finishing was a problem, and field goals had to be settled for. It wasn’t until a long, exhausting third-quarter march that the Broncos finally broke through, with Nix scrambling into the end zone himself. Even then, the lead didn’t last long, as Harrison Butker’s field goal tied things up once again early in the fourth.
From there, the Broncos leaned into control. Time of possession tilted heavily in their favor, and the final drive felt intentional and calm. A fourth-down penalty by Kansas City extended that possession, and eventually, the decisive touchdown was delivered. The Chiefs had one last push, but it was shut down before any miracle could unfold.
By the end of the night, Denver walked away 13–3, still leading the AFC race and on the verge of their first AFC West title since 2015. It wasn’t dominant, but in late December, style points don’t matter. With playoff seeding on the line and history within reach, the Broncos proved they can win ugly — and sometimes, that’s exactly what championship teams do.
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