Final2021 Week 13

Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs, Week 13 2021

Denver Broncos

Away

9

Kansas City Chiefs

HomeWon

22

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Broncos03069
Chiefs1003922

DEN 9KC 22 Final

  • Passing leader

    Teddy Bridgewater

    DEN · QB

    14.0PPR pts

    22/40, 257 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Javonte Williams

    DEN · RB

    29.8PPR pts

    23 ATT, 102 YDS, 6 REC, 76 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Broncos leader

    Jerry Jeudy

    DEN · WR

    11.7PPR pts

    4 REC, 77 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Daniel Sorensen

    KC

    1 INT, 1 TD, 2 TKL

Chiefs 22, Broncos 9: Kansas City beats Denver

Kansas City led 10–3 at halftime and outscored Denver 12–6 after the break to win 22–9. Denver outgained the Chiefs 404–267.

The Broncos went 4-for-14 on third down and committed three turnovers.

The two teams meet again in Week 8 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +2 turnover margin KC 1 · DEN 3 turnovers
  • +13% third-down rate KC 42% · DEN 29%

Game Highlights

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Why the Chiefs Won

Kansas City won the turnover and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Broncos vs Chiefs
BroncosStatChiefs
3Turnovers1
29%Third-down conversion42%
Other team stats
404Total yards267
5.6Yards per play4.9
72Plays54
33:30Time of possession26:30

Scoring Summary

The Chiefs scored two touchdowns and three field goals; the Broncos scored one touchdown and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Broncos vs Chiefs
TimeTeamPlayDENKC
1st quarter
6:56KCPatrick Mahomes 10-yard TD run Takes leadHarrison Butker XP07
2:22KCHarrison Butker 56-yard FG Extends lead010
2nd quarter
13:34DENBrandon McManus 42-yard FG310
3rd quarter
5:35KCHarrison Butker 45-yard FG Extends lead313
4th quarter
13:26KCHarrison Butker 26-yard FG Extends lead316
9:42KCDaniel Sorensen 75-yard interception return TD Extends leadXP missed322
5:12DENTeddy Bridgewater → Javonte Williams, 13-yard TD2-pt try failed922

Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Chiefs, Week 13 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Javonte WilliamsDENRB28.8 PTSRB1
  2. Teddy BridgewaterDENQB14.0 PTSQB17
  3. Patrick MahomesKCQB13.6 PTSQB18
  4. Jerry JeudyDENWR11.7 PTSWR27

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Teddy BridgewaterDENQB14.0QB1722/4025712417062.2
Patrick MahomesKCQB13.6QB1815/2918401412157.3Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Javonte WilliamsDENRB28.8RB1RB23102096761Start/Sit →
Jerry JeudyDENWR11.7WR27WR———64770Start/Sit →
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB11.2RB22RB1454033280
Darrel WilliamsKCRB11.0RB23RB520033600
Noah FantDENTE7.3TE20TE———44330Start/Sit →
Mike BooneDENRB6.4RB37RB435011190
Travis KelceKCTE5.7TE24TE———83270Start/Sit →
Albert OkwuegbunamDENTE5.1TE25TE———43210
Tyreek HillKCWR4.2WR62WR———52220
Demarcus RobinsonKCWR4.1WR64WR———22210
Courtland SuttonDENWR3.5WR70WR———62150Start/Sit →
Byron PringleKCWR3.4WR73WR———41140
Mecole HardmanKCWR2.2WR81WR———11120
Tim PatrickDENWR1.9WR87WR———5190
Kendall HintonDENWR1.7WR91WR———1170
Marcus KempKCWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR68 snaps88%
  2. Tim PatrickWR67 snaps87%
  3. Javonte WilliamsRB60 snaps78%
  4. Noah FantTE58 snaps75%
  5. Jerry JeudyWR56 snaps73%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Javonte Williams25%, 9 targets
  2. Courtland Sutton17%, 6 targets
  3. Jerry Jeudy17%, 6 targets
  4. Tim Patrick14%, 5 targets
  5. Noah Fant11%, 4 targets
  6. Other17%, 6 targets

Carry Share31 carries

  1. Javonte Williams74%, 23 carries
  2. Teddy Bridgewater13%, 4 carries
  3. Mike Boone13%, 4 carries

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

  1. Tyreek HillWR50 snaps88%
  2. Travis KelceTE44 snaps77%
  3. Byron PringleWR41 snaps72%
  4. Demarcus RobinsonWR31 snaps54%
  5. Clyde Edwards-HelaireRB29 snaps51%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Travis Kelce30%, 8 targets
  2. Tyreek Hill19%, 5 targets
  3. Byron Pringle15%, 4 targets
  4. Darrel Williams11%, 3 targets
  5. Clyde Edwards-Helaire11%, 3 targets
  6. Other15%, 4 targets

Carry Share23 carries

  1. Clyde Edwards-Helaire61%, 14 carries
  2. Darrel Williams22%, 5 carries
  3. Patrick Mahomes17%, 4 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Courtland SuttonDENWR6888%617%0
Tyreek HillKCWR5088%519%0
Tim PatrickDENWR6787%514%0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB6078%925%23
Travis KelceKCTE4477%830%0
Noah FantDENTE5875%411%0
Jerry JeudyDENWR5673%617%0
Byron PringleKCWR4172%415%0
Demarcus RobinsonKCWR3154%27%0
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB2951%311%14
Darrel WilliamsKCRB2646%311%5
Albert OkwuegbunamDENTE3343%411%0
Blake BellKCTE1425%00%0
Josh GordonKCWR1323%00%0
Mike BooneDENRB1722%13%4
Noah GrayKCTE1221%00%0
Kendall HintonDENWR1418%13%0
Mecole HardmanKCWR916%14%0
Eric SaubertDENTE68%00%0
Marcus KempKCWR47%14%0
Diontae SpencerDENWR45%00%0
Derrick GoreKCRB24%00%0
Andrew BeckDENRB23%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+2.7Darrel Williams11.0 PTS vs 8.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−7.8Travis Kelce5.7 PTS vs 13.5 xFP
  • Highest expected volume29.9 xFPJavonte Williams29.8 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB29.829.9−0.178%74% car—02374%925%
Teddy BridgewaterDEN · QB14.020.2−6.2100%40 att—40413%00%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB13.615.3−1.7100%29 att—29417%00%
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKC · RB11.214.0−2.851%58% car—01458%311%
Travis KelceKC · TE5.713.5−7.877%30% tgt—000%830%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR3.510.1−6.688%17% tgt—000%617%
Jerry JeudyDEN · WR11.710.1+1.673%17% tgt—000%617%
Tim PatrickDEN · WR1.98.4−6.587%14% tgt—000%514%
Tyreek HillKC · WR4.28.4−4.288%19% tgt—000%519%
Darrel WilliamsKC · RB11.08.3+2.746%21% car—0521%311%
Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.DEN · TE5.16.7−1.643%11% tgt—000%411%
Byron PringleKC · WR2.46.7−4.372%15% tgt—000%415%
Noah FantDEN · TE7.36.7+0.675%11% tgt—000%411%
Mike BooneDEN · RB6.44.3+2.122%13% car—0413%13%
Demarcus RobinsonKC · WR4.13.4+0.754%7% tgt—000%27%
Kendall HintonDEN · WR1.71.70.018%3% tgt—000%13%
Marcus KempKC · WR0.01.7−1.77%4% tgt—000%14%
Mecole Hardman Jr.KC · WR2.21.7+0.516%4% tgt—000%14%
Michael BurtonKC · RB0.30.6−0.3—4% car—014%00%

Team totals: Broncos 36 targets and 31 carries; Chiefs 27 targets and 24 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Teddy Bridgewater Unlucky

DEN · QB · 14.0 pts on 20.2 expected

22 of 40 passing for 257 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 4 carries for 17 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Patrick Mahomes

KC · QB · 13.6 pts on 15.3 expected

15 of 29 passing for 184 yards, 1 interception; 4 carries for 12 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Patrick Mahomes →

Javonte Williams Volume, no payoff

DEN · RB · 29.8 pts on 29.9 expected

9 targets (25% of the team's), 6 catches for 76 yards and 1 touchdown; 23 carries (74% of the team's) for 102 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 29.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Javonte Williams →

Courtland Sutton Unlucky

DEN · WR · 3.5 pts on 10.1 expected

6 targets (17% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

Clyde Edwards-Helaire

KC · RB · 11.2 pts on 14.0 expected

3 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 28 yards; 14 carries (58% of the team's) for 54 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.0 expected.

Travis Kelce Unlucky

KC · TE · 5.7 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (30% of the team's), 3 catches for 27 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Travis Kelce →

Tim Patrick Unlucky

DEN · WR · 1.9 pts on 8.4 expected

5 targets (14% of the team's), 1 catch for 9 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Mike Boone

DEN · RB · 6.4 pts on 4.3 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 19 yards; 4 carries (13% of the team's) for 35 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 4.3 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: Javonte Williams played 78% of the snaps, up from a 47% season average.
  • Stock up: Mike Boone played 22% of the snaps, up from a 5% season average.

Kansas City Chiefs

  • Stock up: Byron Pringle played 72% of the snaps, up from a 40% season average.
  • Stock down: Mecole Hardman Jr. played 16% of the snaps, down from a 57% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Broncos defense and Chiefs defense
Points allowed toBroncos DChiefs D
QBs15.820.2
RBs21.423.6
WRs29.831.1
TEs8.512.3

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Kansas City opened at 74% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Chiefs win probability

Chiefs win probability by game minuteChiefs started at 74%, stood at 88% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +15Mahomes 10-yd TD run72% → 87%Q1 6:56
  2. +4Butker 56-yd FG87% → 92%Q1 2:22
  3. −5McManus 42-yd FG92% → 87%Q2 13:34
  4. +5Butker 45-yd FG90% → 95%Q3 5:35
  5. +2Butker 26-yd FG97% → 99%Q4 13:26

Swing in Chiefs win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Broncos vs Chiefs
Denver BroncosMeasureKansas City Chiefs
72Plays54
57%Pass rate56%
6.1Yds / dropback5.9
5.0Yds / carry3.7
4/14Third downs5/12

Efficiency edge Kansas City ran 18 fewer plays than Denver.

  • Top targets
  • DEN Williams 25% · Sutton 17% · Jeudy 17%
  • KC Kelce 30% · Hill 19% · Pringle 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Broncos vs Chiefs
ResultDENKC
Touchdowns11
Field goals13
Punts34
Turnovers21
Turnovers on downs20

KC turnover edge: +1

  • The Chiefs opened the scoring on their first possession, a 12-play, 72-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
DENQ1 15:00312:01Punt
KCQ1 12:5912726:03Touchdown
DENQ1 6:56311:04Punt
KCQ1 5:529423:30Field goal
DENQ1 2:2210513:48Field goal
KCQ2 13:344161:18Punt
DENQ2 12:16208811:07Downs
KCQ2 1:09321:05Punt
DENQ2 0:042340:04End of half
KCQ3 15:008433:56Interception
DENQ3 11:04372:06Punt
KCQ3 8:587503:23Field goal
DENQ3 5:356313:33Interception
KCQ3 2:02322:02Punt
KCQ4 15:00481:34Field goal
DENQ4 13:268483:44Interception
DENQ4 9:4211754:30Touchdown
KCQ4 5:125-12:29Punt
DENQ4 2:437431:33Downs
KCQ4 1:102-21:10End of game
About these numbers

The Chiefs' interception touchdown is counted as a Broncos interception, not as a Chiefs possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Broncos vs Chiefs Head-to-Head

The Broncos and Chiefs first met in 1960 and have played 133 times since. They have been AFC West rivals since 1970.

All-time series
74–59Chiefs lead, 133 meetings since 1960
Postseason
1–0Broncos won in 1997
Largest Broncos win
38–02024
Largest Chiefs win
59–71963

Since 2021

7–4 Chiefs lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Chiefs win, B = Broncos win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 8 Chiefs at Broncos Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Broncos vs Chiefs
BroncosStatChiefs
7-10Record12-5
19.7Points per game28.2
330.5Yards per game396.8
5.4Yards per play5.9
18.9Points allowed per game21.4
326.1Yards allowed per game368.9

Broncos vs Chiefs Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
KC −8.5Chiefs covered by 4.5
Total
46.5Under: 31 points scored (by 15.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Chiefs27.522−5.5
Broncos19.09−10.0

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Denver Broncos

Against the spread
6–6
Over/under
2–10
ATS as favorite
4–3
ATS as underdog
2–2
ATS on the road
3–3

Kansas City Chiefs

Against the spread
5–7
Over/under
5–7
ATS as favorite
5–7
ATS at home
2–5

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Broncos vs Chiefs Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 8 in Denver. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Broncos vs Chiefs Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Broncos vs Chiefs Week 13 game?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 22–9 in Week 13 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO, on December 5, 2021. See the Chiefs' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Broncos vs Chiefs?

The final score was Chiefs 22, Broncos 9. The Chiefs led 10–3 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 6, Chiefs 12.

What happened in the Broncos vs Chiefs game?

Kansas City led 10–3 at halftime and outscored Denver 12–6 after the break to win 22–9. Denver outgained the Chiefs 404–267. Javonte Williams led all players with 6 catches for 76 yards and a touchdown, plus 23 carries for 102 rushing yards. The Broncos committed 3 turnovers, the Chiefs 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Chiefs?

Javonte Williams led the game with 28.8 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 13, on 6 catches for 76 yards and a touchdown, plus 23 carries for 102 rushing yards. Teddy Bridgewater was next with 14.0 (QB17). See Javonte Williams's 2021 game log.

Who led Broncos vs Chiefs in passing, rushing and receiving?

Teddy Bridgewater (DEN) led all passers with 22 of 40 for 257 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions. Javonte Williams (DEN) led in rushing with 23 carries for 102 yards. Jerry Jeudy (DEN) led in receiving with 4 catches for 77 yards.

How many fantasy points did Javonte Williams score against the Chiefs?

Javonte Williams scored 28.8 points in PPR leagues, 25.8 in half-PPR and 22.8 in standard scoring against the Chiefs in Week 13 of the 2021 season, on 6 catches for 76 yards and a touchdown, plus 23 carries for 102 rushing yards. He drew 25% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Chiefs?

Darrel Williams outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 11.0 PPR points on 8.3 xFP (+2.7). Travis Kelce fell furthest short, with 5.7 points on 13.5 xFP (−7.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Chiefs beat the Broncos?

The Chiefs beat the Broncos 22–9 because they won the turnover battle 3–1.

Which team won the turnover battle in Broncos vs Chiefs?

The Chiefs won the turnover battle 3–1: the Broncos gave the ball away 3 times and the Chiefs 1 time. The Chiefs won the game.

What is the all-time Broncos vs Chiefs record?

The Chiefs lead the all-time series 74–59 across 133 meetings since 1960, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Broncos and Chiefs last play before this game?

Before Week 13 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on December 6, 2020, when the Chiefs beat the Broncos 22–16.

Have the Broncos and Chiefs met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1997 playoffs. The Broncos are 1–0 against the Chiefs in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Broncos vs Chiefs?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chiefs −8.5, making the Kansas City Chiefs 8.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 46.5. That implied about 27.5 points for the Chiefs and 19.0 for the Broncos.

Did Broncos vs Chiefs go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 46.5, and the teams combined for 31 points, 15.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Broncos vs Chiefs?

The Chiefs covered by 4.5 against the closing line of Chiefs −8.5. The final margin was 13 points.