Chiefs vs Broncos Week 18 2021: Final Score 28

Final2021 Week 18

Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, COSat, Jan 8, 2022, 4:30 PM ET

Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos, Week 18 2021

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Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Chiefs	7	3	7	11	28
Broncos	7	7	7	3	24

KC 28DEN 24 Final

Passing leader
Patrick Mahomes
KC · QB
26.2PPR pts
27/44, 270 YDS, 2 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Mecole Hardman Jr.
KC · WR
19.3PPR pts
8 REC, 103 YDS
Broncos leader
Drew Lock
DEN · QB
22.0PPR pts
12/24, 162 YDS, 2 RUSH TD
Defensive playmaker
Nick Bolton
KC
1 TD, 6 TKL

Chiefs 28, Broncos 24: Kansas City rallies from 4 down at halftime

Kansas City erased a 14–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Denver 18–10 after the break to win 28–24. The Chiefs finished with a 390–364 edge in total offense.

The Broncos went 7-for-12 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Chiefs kept the ball for 33:04 and finished without a giveaway.

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Key advantages

+1 turnover margin KC 0 turnovers
+26 total yards KC 390 · DEN 364
+6:08 time of possession KC 33:04 · DEN 26:56

Game Highlights

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Why the Chiefs Won

Kansas City won the turnover and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Chiefs vs Broncos
Chiefs	Stat	Broncos
0	Turnovers	1

390	Total yards	364

33:04	Time of possession	26:56

Other team stats
5.3	Yards per play	6.7

74	Plays	54

57%	Third-down conversion	58%

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Chiefs vs Broncos
Time	Team	Play	KC	DEN
1st quarter
6:08	KC	Patrick Mahomes → Travis Kelce, 3-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Butker XP	7	0
0:26	DEN	Drew Lock 5-yard TD run Ties gameBrandon McManus XP	7	7
2nd quarter
7:49	DEN	Drew Lock 23-yard TD run Takes leadBrandon McManus XP	7	14
2:18	KC	Harrison Butker 34-yard FG	10	14
3rd quarter
10:43	KC	Patrick Mahomes → Jerick McKinnon, 14-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Butker XP	17	14
9:02	DEN	Melvin Gordon III 47-yard TD run Takes leadBrandon McManus XP	17	21
4th quarter
14:44	KC	Harrison Butker 51-yard FG	20	21
7:42	KC	Nick Bolton 86-yard fumble return TD Game winnerPatrick Mahomes 2-pt run	28	21
4:37	DEN	Brandon McManus 31-yard FG	28	24

Fantasy Points: Chiefs vs Broncos, Week 18 2021

Fantasy leaders

Patrick MahomesKCQB26.2 PTSQB5
Drew LockDENQB22.0 PTSQB9
Mecole HardmanKCWR19.3 PTSWR20
Melvin GordonDENRB15.6 PTSRB17

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Patrick MahomesKCQB	26.2	QB5	27/44	270	2	0	9	54	0	93.9	Start/Sit →
Drew LockDENQB	22.0	QB9	12/24	162	0	0	4	35	2	71.9	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Mecole HardmanKCWR	19.3	WR20	WR	1	10	0	11	8	103	0
Melvin GordonDENRB	15.6	RB17	RB	12	110	1	2	1	6	0
Tim PatrickDENWR	15.5	WR31	WR	—	—	—	10	6	95	0
Jerick McKinnonKCRB	14.0	RB19	RB	5	24	0	3	3	26	1
Travis KelceKCTE	13.4	TE9	TE	—	—	—	5	4	34	1	Start/Sit →
Byron PringleKCWR	10.6	WR47	WR	—	—	—	8	5	56	0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB	8.4	RB37	RB	12	46	0	2	2	18	0	Start/Sit →
Darrel WilliamsKCRB	7.7	RB41	RB	7	17	0	4	3	30	0
Jerry JeudyDENWR	5.0	WR76	WR	—	—	—	5	2	30	0	Start/Sit →
Demarcus RobinsonKCWR	4.9	WR77	WR	—	—	—	6	3	19	0
Derrick GoreKCRB	3.0	RB64	RB	7	30	0	1	0	0	0
Courtland SuttonDENWR	2.9	WR89	WR	—	—	—	3	1	13	0	Start/Sit →
Noah FantDENTE	2.6	TE40	TE	—	—	—	2	1	16	0	Start/Sit →
Tyreek HillKCWR	1.2	WR108	WR	—	—	—	3	1	2	0
Josh GordonKCWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0

Fantasy Usage

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

Mecole HardmanWR65 snaps83%
Travis KelceTE60 snaps77%
Byron PringleWR55 snaps71%
Demarcus RobinsonWR41 snaps53%
Darrel WilliamsRB31 snaps40%

Target Share42 targets

Mecole Hardman26%, 11 targets
Byron Pringle19%, 8 targets
Demarcus Robinson14%, 6 targets
Travis Kelce12%, 5 targets
Darrel Williams10%, 4 targets
Other19%, 8 targets

Carry Share29 carries

Patrick Mahomes31%, 9 carries
Darrel Williams24%, 7 carries
Derrick Gore24%, 7 carries
Jerick McKinnon17%, 5 carries
Mecole Hardman3%, 1 carries

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

Noah FantTE52 snaps96%
Tim PatrickWR42 snaps78%
Courtland SuttonWR41 snaps76%
Jerry JeudyWR36 snaps67%
Javonte WilliamsRB30 snaps56%

Target Share24 targets

Tim Patrick42%, 10 targets
Jerry Jeudy21%, 5 targets
Courtland Sutton13%, 3 targets
Melvin Gordon8%, 2 targets
Noah Fant8%, 2 targets
Other8%, 2 targets

Carry Share28 carries

Melvin Gordon43%, 12 carries
Javonte Williams43%, 12 carries
Drew Lock14%, 4 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Noah FantDENTE	52	96%	2	8%	0
Mecole HardmanKCWR	65	83%	11	26%	1
Tim PatrickDENWR	42	78%	10	42%	0
Travis KelceKCTE	60	77%	5	12%	0
Courtland SuttonDENWR	41	76%	3	13%	0
Byron PringleKCWR	55	71%	8	19%	0
Jerry JeudyDENWR	36	67%	5	21%	0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB	30	56%	2	8%	12
Demarcus RobinsonKCWR	41	53%	6	14%	0
Melvin GordonDENRB	26	48%	2	8%	12
Darrel WilliamsKCRB	31	40%	4	10%	7
Derrick GoreKCRB	24	31%	1	2%	7
Albert OkwuegbunamDENTE	16	30%	0	0%	0
Jerick McKinnonKCRB	23	29%	3	7%	5
Josh GordonKCWR	21	27%	1	2%	0
Eric SaubertDENTE	14	26%	0	0%	0
Noah GrayKCTE	18	23%	0	0%	0
Tyreek HillKCWR	14	18%	3	7%	0
Marcus KempKCWR	10	13%	0	0%	0
Seth WilliamsDENWR	6	11%	0	0%	0
Kendall HintonDENWR	4	7%	0	0%	0
Tyrie ClevelandDENWR	3	6%	0	0%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

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+8.9Drew Lock22.0 PTS vs 13.1 xFP
Biggest underperformer−5.2Demarcus Robinson4.9 PTS vs 10.1 xFP
Highest expected volume25.1 xFPPatrick Mahomes26.2 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB	26.2	25.1	+1.1	100%	44 att	—	44	9	31%	0	0%
Mecole Hardman Jr.KC · WR	19.3	19.2	+0.1	83%	26% tgt	—	0	1	3%	11	26%
Tim PatrickDEN · WR	15.5	16.8	−1.3	78%	42% tgt	—	0	0	0%	10	42%
Byron PringleKC · WR	10.6	13.5	−2.9	71%	19% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	19%
Drew LockDEN · QB	22.0	13.1	+8.9	100%	24 att	—	24	4	14%	0	0%
Darrel WilliamsKC · RB	7.7	11.2	−3.5	40%	24% car	—	0	7	24%	4	10%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB	8.4	11.1	−2.7	56%	43% car	—	0	12	43%	2	8%
Melvin Gordon IIIDEN · RB	16.6	11.1	+5.5	48%	43% car	—	0	12	43%	2	8%
Demarcus RobinsonKC · WR	4.9	10.1	−5.2	53%	14% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	14%
Jerry JeudyDEN · WR	5.0	8.4	−3.4	67%	21% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	21%
Travis KelceKC · TE	13.4	8.4	+5.0	77%	12% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	12%
Jerick McKinnonKC · RB	14.0	8.3	+5.7	29%	17% car	—	0	5	17%	3	7%
Derrick GoreKC · RB	3.0	6.2	−3.2	31%	24% car	—	0	7	24%	1	2%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR	2.9	5.5	−2.6	76%	13% tgt	—	1	0	0%	3	13%
Tyreek HillKC · WR	1.2	5.1	−3.9	18%	7% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	7%
Noah FantDEN · TE	2.6	3.4	−0.8	96%	8% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	8%
Josh GordonKC · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	27%	2% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	2%

Team totals: Chiefs 42 targets and 29 carries; Broncos 24 targets and 28 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

Patrick Mahomes

KC · QB · 26.2 pts on 25.1 expected

27 of 44 passing for 270 yards, 2 touchdowns; 9 carries for 54 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 25.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Patrick Mahomes →

Drew Lock Ran hot

DEN · QB · 22.0 pts on 13.1 expected

12 of 24 passing for 162 yards; 4 carries for 35 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Best fantasy game of the season.

Start/Sit: Drew Lock →

Mecole Hardman Jr.

KC · WR · 19.3 pts on 19.2 expected

11 targets (26% of the team's), 8 catches for 103 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 10 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.2 expected.

Best fantasy game of the season.

Byron Pringle

KC · WR · 10.6 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (19% of the team's), 5 catches for 56 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.

Season high in targets (8).

Tim Patrick Volume, no payoff

DEN · WR · 15.5 pts on 16.8 expected

10 targets (42% of the team's), 6 catches for 95 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.8 expected.

Season high in targets (10). Best score since Week 9.

Javonte Williams

DEN · RB · 8.4 pts on 11.1 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for 18 yards; 12 carries (43% of the team's) for 46 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Javonte Williams →

Melvin Gordon III Ran hot

DEN · RB · 16.6 pts on 11.1 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards; 12 carries (43% of the team's) for 110 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Best score since Week 14.

Demarcus Robinson Unlucky

KC · WR · 4.9 pts on 10.1 expected

6 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 19 yards.

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

Stock Up, Stock Down

Kansas City Chiefs

Stock up: Mecole Hardman Jr. played 83% of the snaps, up from a 50% season average.
Stock up: Byron Pringle played 71% of the snaps, up from a 48% season average.
Stock down: Tyreek Hill played 18% of the snaps, down from a 77% season average.

Denver Broncos

Stock up: Javonte Williams led the backfield with 56% of the snaps after trailing Melvin Gordon III before this game.
Stock down: Melvin Gordon III lost the backfield lead: 48% of the snaps to Javonte Williams's 56%.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chiefs defense and Broncos defense
Points allowed to	Chiefs D	Broncos D
QBs	20.2	15.8
RBs	23.6	21.4
WRs	31.1	29.8
TEs	12.3	8.5

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

How the Game Swung

Denver opened at 20% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Broncos win probability

Key Swings

+24Lock 23-yd TD run25% → 49%Q2 7:49
−27Mahomes → McKinnon, 14-yd TD46% → 18%Q3 10:43
+29Gordon 47-yd TD run19% → 47%Q3 9:02
−18Butker 51-yd FG57% → 39%Q4 14:44
−42Bolton 86-yd TD46% → 4%Q4 7:42

Swing in Broncos win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chiefs vs Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs	Measure	Denver Broncos
74	Plays	54
61%	Pass rate	48%
5.7	Yds / dropback	6.7
4.7	Yds / carry	6.8
8/14	Third downs	7/12

Efficiency edge Kansas City ran 20 more plays than Denver.

Top targets
KC Hardman 26% · Pringle 19% · Robinson 14%
DEN Patrick 42% · Jeudy 21% · Sutton 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chiefs vs Broncos
Result	KC	DEN
Touchdowns	2	3
Field goals	2	1
Punts	2	3
Turnovers	0	1

KC turnover edge: +1

The Chiefs opened the scoring on their first possession, a 17-play, 91-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
The Chiefs drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to five minutes.

All 16 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
DEN	Q1 15:00	3	6	1:03	Punt
KC	Q1 13:57	17	91	7:49	Touchdown
DEN	Q1 6:08	12	67	5:42	Touchdown
KC	Q1 0:26	6	17	2:30	Punt
DEN	Q2 12:56	8	80	5:07	Touchdown
KC	Q2 7:49	13	59	5:31	Field goal
DEN	Q2 2:18	6	16	1:55	Punt
KC	Q2 0:23	4	30	0:23	End of half
KC	Q3 15:00	9	75	4:17	Touchdown
DEN	Q3 10:43	5	75	1:41	Touchdown
KC	Q3 9:02	8	32	3:24	Punt
DEN	Q3 5:38	3	1	1:21	Punt
KC	Q3 4:17	10	25	4:33	Field goal
DEN	Q4 14:44	10	62	7:02	Fumble
DEN	Q4 7:42	8	62	3:05	Field goal
KC	Q4 4:37	9	66	4:37	End of game

About these numbers

The Chiefs' fumble touchdown is counted as a Broncos lost fumble, 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.

Chiefs vs Broncos Head-to-Head

The Chiefs and Broncos 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 Chiefs win: 59–71963
Largest Broncos win: 38–02024

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 Sun, Nov 1, 2026 Upcoming

Recent Meetings

2026 Wk 1 Broncos at Chiefs, 2026 Wk 1 recap Mon, Sep 14, 2026 KC 31 DEN 10 KC W
2025 Wk 17 Broncos at Chiefs, 2025 Wk 17 recap Thu, Dec 25, 2025 DEN 20 KC 13 DEN W
2025 Wk 11 Chiefs at Broncos, 2025 Wk 11 recap Sun, Nov 16, 2025 DEN 22 KC 19 DEN W
2024 Wk 18 Chiefs at Broncos, 2024 Wk 18 recap Sun, Jan 5, 2025 DEN 38 KC 0 DEN W
2024 Wk 10 Broncos at Chiefs, 2024 Wk 10 recap Sun, Nov 10, 2024 KC 16 DEN 14 KC W
2023 Wk 8 Chiefs at Broncos, 2023 Wk 8 recap Sun, Oct 29, 2023 DEN 24 KC 9 DEN W
2023 Wk 6 Broncos at Chiefs, 2023 Wk 6 recap Thu, Oct 12, 2023 KC 19 DEN 8 KC W
2022 Wk 17 Broncos at Chiefs, 2022 Wk 17 recap Sun, Jan 1, 2023 KC 27 DEN 24 KC W
2022 Wk 14 Chiefs at Broncos, 2022 Wk 14 recap Sun, Dec 11, 2022 KC 34 DEN 28 KC W
2021 Wk 18 Chiefs at Broncos Sat, Jan 8, 2022 KC 28 DEN 24 KC W
2021 Wk 13 Broncos at Chiefs, 2021 Wk 13 recap Sun, Dec 5, 2021 KC 22 DEN 9 KC W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

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

Season to date, Chiefs vs Broncos
Chiefs	Stat	Broncos
12-5	Record	7-10

28.2	Points per game	19.7

396.8	Yards per game	330.5

5.9	Yards per play	5.4

21.4	Points allowed per game	18.9

368.9	Yards allowed per game	326.1

Chiefs vs Broncos Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: KC −11.5Chiefs failed to cover by 7.5
Total: 44.5Over: 52 points scored (by 7.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
Chiefs	28.0	28	0.0
Broncos	16.5	24	+7.5

The Broncos beat their implied total and the Chiefs fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Chiefs 1–1 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.

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

Kansas City Chiefs

Against the spread: 8–9
Over/under: 10–7
ATS as favorite: 8–9
ATS on the road: 4–4

Denver Broncos

Against the spread: 8–9
Over/under: 5–12
ATS as favorite: 5–4
ATS as underdog: 3–4
ATS at home: 5–4

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

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Chiefs vs Broncos Fantasy Outlook for 2026

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Chiefs vs Broncos Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Chiefs vs Broncos Week 18 game?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 28–24 in Week 18 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, on January 8, 2022. See the Chiefs' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Chiefs vs Broncos?

The final score was Chiefs 28, Broncos 24. The Broncos led 14–10 at halftime, and the second half went Chiefs 18, Broncos 10.

What happened in the Chiefs vs Broncos game?

Kansas City erased a 14–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Denver 18–10 after the break to win 28–24. The Chiefs finished with a 390–364 edge in total offense. Patrick Mahomes led all players with 27 of 44 passing for 270 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 9 carries for 54 rushing yards. The Broncos committed 1 turnover, the Chiefs none.

What was the game-winning score in Chiefs vs Broncos?

Nick Bolton's fumble return for a touchdown with 7:42 left in the fourth quarter gave the Chiefs a 28–21 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chiefs vs Broncos?

Patrick Mahomes led the game with 26.2 PPR fantasy points, the QB5 of Week 18, on 27 of 44 passing for 270 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 9 carries for 54 rushing yards. Drew Lock was next with 22.0 (QB9). See Patrick Mahomes's 2021 game log.

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

Patrick Mahomes (KC) led all passers with 27 of 44 for 270 yards and 2 touchdowns. Melvin Gordon (DEN) led in rushing with 12 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown. Mecole Hardman (KC) led in receiving with 8 catches for 103 yards.

How many fantasy points did Patrick Mahomes score against the Broncos?

Patrick Mahomes scored 26.2 fantasy points against the Broncos in Week 18 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 27 of 44 passing for 270 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 9 carries for 54 rushing yards.

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

Drew Lock outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 22.0 PPR points on 13.1 xFP (+8.9). Demarcus Robinson fell furthest short, with 4.9 points on 10.1 xFP (−5.2). 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 28–24 because they won the turnover battle 1–0 and outgained them 390–364. Nick Bolton's fumble return for a touchdown put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Chiefs vs Broncos 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 Chiefs and Broncos last play before this game?

Before Week 18 of 2021, they last met in the 2021 season on December 5, 2021, when the Chiefs beat the Broncos 22–9.

Have the Chiefs and Broncos met in the playoffs?

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

What was the closing spread for Chiefs vs Broncos?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chiefs −11.5, making the Kansas City Chiefs 11.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 44.5. That implied about 28.0 points for the Chiefs and 16.5 for the Broncos.

Did Chiefs vs Broncos go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 44.5, and the teams combined for 52 points, 7.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Chiefs vs Broncos?

The Broncos covered as 11.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Chiefs −11.5. The final margin was 4 points.