Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Thursday Night Showdown Preview
The Denver Broncos (12-3) will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs (6-9) in a Thursday night matchup on Amazon Prime Video. The Broncos are favored by 13 points according to BetMGM NFL Odds. The Chiefs lead the overall series 73-58, but the Broncos won their last meeting 22-19 in Denver. Both teams are coming off losses in their previous games.
The Broncos have a strong offense, ranking 9th overall, 18th in rushing, 8th in passing, and 13th in scoring. Their defense is even more impressive, ranking 4th overall, 2nd against the run, 10th against the pass, and 5th in scoring. On the other hand, the Chiefs have a decent offense, ranking 13th overall, 22nd in rushing, 9th in passing, and 20th in scoring. Their defense is also solid, ranking 10th overall, 8th against the run, 12th against the pass, and 4th in scoring.
The Broncos' wide receiver Courtland Sutton is close to reaching 1,000 receiving yards for back-to-back seasons. Quarterback Chris Oladokun might make his first NFL start due to injuries to other quarterbacks. The Chiefs will have to face the Broncos' formidable pass rush, which leads the league in sacks.
Injuries have plagued both teams, with key players missing practice this week. The Chiefs had several players out with various injuries, while the Broncos' linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been dealing with a hamstring injury. Despite the Chiefs' recent dominance in the series, the Broncos have won three of the last four matchups, including their most recent game in Denver.
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has been impressive in his first two seasons, and he is on track to achieve significant milestones. The Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce is close to reaching 13,000 receiving yards, and he holds the longest active streak for consecutive games with a catch in the NFL. The Chiefs have struggled on offense, with multiple missed PATs and FG attempts in recent games.
The Broncos' running back R.J. Harvey could have a big game against the depleted Chiefs defense, especially if the game gets out of hand early. With injuries affecting both teams, the Broncos have a good chance to control the game and secure a victory.