Final2022 Week 17

Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs, Week 17 2022

Denver Broncos

Away

24

Kansas City Chiefs

HomeWon

27

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Broncos0107724
Chiefs6701427

DEN 24KC 27 Final

  • Passing leader

    Patrick Mahomes

    KC · QB

    26.5PPR pts

    29/42, 328 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jerick McKinnon

    KC · RB

    22.6PPR pts

    2 ATT, 4 YDS, 5 REC, 52 REC YDS, 2 REC TD

  • Broncos leader

    Russell Wilson

    DEN · QB

    24.6PPR pts

    26/38, 222 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT, 2 RUSH TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    L'Jarius Sneed

    KC

    1 INT, 3 TKL

Chiefs 27, Broncos 24: Kansas City rallies in the fourth quarter

Kansas City led 13–10 at halftime to win 27–24. The Chiefs finished with a 374–307 edge in total offense and averaged 6.4 yards per play.

The Broncos went 3-for-12 on third down and committed two 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

  • +1.7 yards/play KC 6.4 · DEN 4.7
  • +67 total yards KC 374 · DEN 307

Game Highlights

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Why the Chiefs Won

Kansas City won the efficiency battle.

Team stats comparison, Broncos vs Chiefs
BroncosStatChiefs
4.7Yards per play6.4
307Total yards374
Other team stats
66Plays58
2Turnovers2
25%Third-down conversion22%
33:06Time of possession26:54

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Broncos vs Chiefs
TimeTeamPlayDENKC
1st quarter
7:35KCIsiah Pacheco 5-yard TD run Takes lead2-pt try failed06
2nd quarter
10:46DENBrandon McManus 49-yard FG36
4:40DENRussell Wilson 16-yard TD run Takes leadBrandon McManus XP106
1:02KCPatrick Mahomes → Jerick McKinnon, 6-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Butker XP1013
3rd quarter
6:35DENRussell Wilson → Albert Okwuegbunam, 25-yard TD Takes leadBrandon McManus XP1713
4th quarter
14:50KCPatrick Mahomes → Blake Bell, 17-yard TD Game winnerHarrison Butker XP1720
12:36KCPatrick Mahomes → Jerick McKinnon, 3-yard TD Extends leadHarrison Butker XP1727
6:14DENRussell Wilson 4-yard TD runBrandon McManus XP2427

Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Chiefs, Week 17 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Patrick MahomesKCQB26.5 PTSQB4
  2. Russell WilsonDENQB24.6 PTSQB5
  3. Jerick McKinnonKCRB22.6 PTSRB7
  4. Albert OkwuegbunamDENTE13.5 PTSTE10

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Patrick MahomesKCQB26.5QB429/4232831480106.1Start/Sit →
Russell WilsonDENQB24.6QB526/3822211427281.3

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jerick McKinnonKCRB22.6RB7RB24065522
Albert OkwuegbunamDENTE13.5TE10TE———63451
Isiah PachecoKCRB12.9RB17RB931122180
Travis KelceKCTE11.3TE15TE———107430Start/Sit →
Latavius MurrayDENRB11.2RB21RB1256064160
Jerry JeudyDENWR10.8WR27WR———87380Start/Sit →
Chase EdmondsDENRB10.3RB23RB734033390
Kadarius ToneyKCWR9.1WR31WR———44710
Blake BellKCTE8.7TE23TE———11171
Courtland SuttonDENWR8.4WR35WR———64440Start/Sit →
Eric SaubertDENTE7.0TE29TE———33300Start/Sit →
Skyy MooreKCWR6.3WR49WR———43330Start/Sit →
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR4.8WR61WR———72280Start/Sit →
JuJu Smith-SchusterKCWR4.1WR66WR———32210
Justin WatsonKCWR3.7WR74WR———21270
Andrew BeckDENRB3.0RB62RB———22100
Noah GrayKCTE2.2TE48TE———11120Start/Sit →
Ronald JonesKCRB0.3RB81RB130————
Kendall HintonDENWR0.0—WR1002000

Fantasy Usage

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Jerry JeudyWR62 snaps89%
  2. Courtland SuttonWR57 snaps81%
  3. Latavius MurrayRB42 snaps60%
  4. Chase EdmondsRB41 snaps59%
  5. Albert OkwuegbunamTE37 snaps53%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Jerry Jeudy22%, 8 targets
  2. Latavius Murray17%, 6 targets
  3. Courtland Sutton17%, 6 targets
  4. Albert Okwuegbunam17%, 6 targets
  5. Eric Saubert8%, 3 targets
  6. Other19%, 7 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Latavius Murray50%, 12 carries
  2. Chase Edmonds29%, 7 carries
  3. Russell Wilson17%, 4 carries
  4. Kendall Hinton4%, 1 carries

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

  1. Travis KelceTE52 snaps87%
  2. Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR50 snaps83%
  3. JuJu Smith-SchusterWR39 snaps65%
  4. Noah GrayTE33 snaps55%
  5. Jerick McKinnonRB29 snaps48%

Target Share40 targets

  1. Travis Kelce25%, 10 targets
  2. Marquez Valdes-Scantling18%, 7 targets
  3. Jerick McKinnon15%, 6 targets
  4. Kadarius Toney10%, 4 targets
  5. Skyy Moore10%, 4 targets
  6. Other23%, 9 targets

Carry Share16 carries

  1. Isiah Pacheco56%, 9 carries
  2. Patrick Mahomes25%, 4 carries
  3. Jerick McKinnon13%, 2 carries
  4. Ronald Jones6%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Jerry JeudyDENWR6289%822%0
Travis KelceKCTE5287%1025%0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR5083%718%0
Courtland SuttonDENWR5781%617%0
JuJu Smith-SchusterKCWR3965%38%0
Latavius MurrayDENRB4260%617%12
Chase EdmondsDENRB4159%38%7
Noah GrayKCTE3355%13%0
Albert OkwuegbunamDENTE3753%617%0
Jerick McKinnonKCRB2948%615%2
Kendall HintonDENWR3347%26%1
Isiah PachecoKCRB2745%25%9
Justin WatsonKCWR2237%25%0
Eric SaubertDENTE2434%38%0
Eric TomlinsonDENTE2333%00%0
Kadarius ToneyKCWR1932%410%0
Skyy MooreKCWR1525%410%0
Brandon JohnsonDENWR1420%00%0
Andrew BeckDENRB1319%26%0
Blake BellKCTE813%13%0
Ronald JonesKCRB47%00%1
Jalen VirgilDENWR46%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB26.522.0+4.5100%42 att—42425%12%
Russell WilsonDEN · QB24.618.7+5.9100%38 att—38417%00%
Latavius MurrayDEN · RB11.217.7−6.560%50% car—01250%617%
Travis KelceKC · TE11.316.7−5.487%24% tgt—000%1024%
Jerry JeudyDEN · WR10.813.3−2.589%22% tgt—000%822%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKC · WR4.811.7−6.983%17% tgt—000%717%
Jerick McKinnonKC · RB22.611.3+11.348%15% tgt—0213%615%
Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.DEN · TE13.510.0+3.553%17% tgt—000%617%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR8.410.0−1.681%17% tgt—000%617%
Chase EdmondsDEN · RB10.39.5+0.859%29% car—0729%38%
Isiah PachecoKC · RB12.99.1+3.845%56% car—0956%25%
Kadarius ToneyKC · WR9.16.7+2.432%10% tgt—000%410%
Skyy MooreKC · WR6.36.7−0.425%10% tgt—000%410%
Eric SaubertDEN · TE6.05.0+1.034%8% tgt—000%38%
JuJu Smith-SchusterKC · WR4.15.0−0.965%7% tgt—000%37%
Kendall HintonDEN · WR0.04.0−4.047%6% tgt—014%26%
Andrew BeckDEN · RB3.03.3−0.319%6% tgt—000%26%
Justin WatsonKC · WR3.73.3+0.437%5% tgt—000%25%
Blake BellKC · TE8.71.7+7.013%2% tgt—000%12%
Noah GrayKC · TE2.21.7+0.555%2% tgt—000%12%
Ronald JonesKC · —0.30.6−0.37%6% car—016%00%

Team totals: Broncos 36 targets and 24 carries; Chiefs 41 targets and 16 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 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Russell Wilson Ran hot

DEN · QB · 24.6 pts on 18.7 expected

26 of 38 passing for 222 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 4 carries for 27 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Patrick Mahomes

KC · QB · 26.5 pts on 22.0 expected

29 of 42 passing for 328 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 1 target (2% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards; 4 carries for 8 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Patrick Mahomes →

Latavius Murray Unlucky

DEN · RB · 11.2 pts on 17.7 expected

6 targets (17% of the team's), 4 catches for 16 yards; 12 carries (50% of the team's) for 56 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Jerry Jeudy

DEN · WR · 10.8 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (22% of the team's), 7 catches for 38 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Jerry Jeudy →

Travis Kelce Unlucky

KC · TE · 11.3 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (24% of the team's), 7 catches for 43 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Travis Kelce →

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Unlucky

KC · WR · 4.8 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (17% of the team's), 2 catches for 28 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Marquez Valdes-Scantling →

Jerick McKinnon Ran hot

KC · RB · 22.6 pts on 11.3 expected

6 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 52 yards and 2 touchdowns; 2 carries (13% of the team's) for 4 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Blake Bell Ran hot

KC · TE · 8.7 pts on 1.7 expected

1 target (2% of the team's), 1 catch for 17 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 1.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: Jerry Jeudy played 89% of the snaps, up from a 68% season average.
  • Stock up: Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. played 53% of the snaps, up from a 30% season average.
  • Stock up: Chase Edmonds played 59% of the snaps, up from a 33% season average.

Kansas City Chiefs

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Broncos defense and Chiefs defense
Points allowed toBroncos DChiefs D
QBs14.620.1
RBs23.521.7
WRs26.032.6
TEs14.512.1

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

How the Game Swung

Kansas City opened at 82% 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 82%, stood at 83% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −22Wilson 16-yd TD run84% → 62%Q2 4:40
  2. +23Mahomes → McKinnon, 6-yd TD60% → 84%Q2 1:02
  3. −30Wilson → Okwuegbunam, 25-yd TD82% → 52%Q3 6:35
  4. +37Mahomes → Bell, 17-yd TD45% → 82%Q4 14:50
  5. +16Mahomes → McKinnon, 3-yd TD82% → 98%Q4 12:36

Swing in Chiefs win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Broncos vs Chiefs
Denver BroncosMeasureKansas City Chiefs
66Plays58
64%Pass rate72%
4.5Yds / dropback7.8
4.9Yds / carry2.9
3/12Third downs2/9

Efficiency edge Kansas City ran 8 fewer plays but gained 3.3 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • DEN Jeudy 22% · Okwuegbunam 17% · Sutton 17%
  • KC Kelce 24% · Valdes-Scantling 17% · McKinnon 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Broncos vs Chiefs
ResultDENKC
Touchdowns34
Field goals10
Punts55
Turnovers21
Turnovers on downs10
Missed field goals01

KC turnover edge: +1

  • The Chiefs opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 65-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 24 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
DENQ1 15:00351:43Punt
KCQ1 13:1710655:42Touchdown
DENQ1 7:355162:11Punt
KCQ1 5:245212:52Punt
DENQ1 2:3214496:46Field goal
KCQ2 10:467652:55Interception
DENQ2 7:516213:06Punt
DENQ2 4:451160:05Touchdown
KCQ2 4:407753:38Touchdown
DENQ2 1:026350:51Fumble
KCQ2 0:112270:11Missed FG
KCQ3 15:00320:59Punt
DENQ3 14:015192:43Punt
KCQ3 11:18340:55Punt
DENQ3 10:236633:48Touchdown
KCQ3 6:35321:01Punt
DENQ3 5:34312:38Punt
KCQ3 2:566653:06Touchdown
DENQ4 14:50100:19Interception
KCQ4 14:314171:55Touchdown
DENQ4 12:3612756:22Touchdown
KCQ4 6:145162:21Punt
DENQ4 3:535102:34Downs
KCQ4 1:194101:19End of game
About these numbers

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 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Broncos vs Chiefs
BroncosStatChiefs
5-12Record14-3
16.9Points per game29.2
325.1Yards per game413.6
5.1Yards per play6.4
21.1Points allowed per game21.7
320.0Yards allowed per game328.2

Broncos vs Chiefs Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
KC −12.5Chiefs failed to cover by 9.5
Total
46Over: 51 points scored (by 5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Chiefs29.327−2.3
Broncos16.824+7.3

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 4 meetings: Broncos 3–1 ATS, overs 3–1.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Denver Broncos

Against the spread
7–9
Over/under
5–11
ATS as favorite
1–6
ATS as underdog
6–3
ATS on the road
4–5

Kansas City Chiefs

Against the spread
6–10
Over/under
8–8
ATS as favorite
5–9
ATS as underdog
1–1
ATS at home
3–5

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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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Broncos vs Chiefs Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Broncos vs Chiefs Week 17 game?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 27–24 in Week 17 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO, on January 1, 2023. See the Chiefs' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Broncos vs Chiefs?

The final score was Chiefs 27, Broncos 24. The Chiefs led 13–10 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 14, Chiefs 14.

What happened in the Broncos vs Chiefs game?

Kansas City led 13–10 at halftime to win 27–24. The Chiefs finished with a 374–307 edge in total offense and averaged 6.4 yards per play. Patrick Mahomes led all players with 29 of 42 passing for 328 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 8 rushing yards.

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

Patrick Mahomes' 17-yard touchdown pass to Blake Bell with 14:50 left in the fourth quarter gave the Chiefs a 20–17 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Chiefs?

Patrick Mahomes led the game with 26.5 PPR fantasy points, the QB4 of Week 17, on 29 of 42 passing for 328 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 8 rushing yards. Russell Wilson was next with 24.6 (QB5). See Patrick Mahomes's 2022 game log.

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

Patrick Mahomes (KC) led all passers with 29 of 42 for 328 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Latavius Murray (DEN) led in rushing with 12 carries for 56 yards. Kadarius Toney (KC) led in receiving with 4 catches for 71 yards.

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

Patrick Mahomes scored 26.5 fantasy points against the Broncos in Week 17 of the 2022 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 29 of 42 passing for 328 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 8 rushing yards.

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

Jerick McKinnon outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 22.6 PPR points on 11.3 xFP (+11.3). Marquez Valdes-Scantling fell furthest short, with 4.8 points on 11.7 xFP (−6.9). 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 27–24 because they averaged 6.4 yards per play to 4.7 and outgained them 374–307. Patrick Mahomes' 17-yard touchdown pass to Blake Bell put them ahead for good.

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 17 of 2022, they last met in the 2022 season on December 11, 2022, when the Chiefs beat the Broncos 34–28.

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 −12.5, making the Kansas City Chiefs 12.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 46. That implied about 29.3 points for the Chiefs and 16.8 for the Broncos.

Did Broncos vs Chiefs go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 46, and the teams combined for 51 points, 5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Broncos vs Chiefs?

The Broncos covered as 12.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Chiefs −12.5. The final margin was 3 points.