Final2025 Week 11

Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO

Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos, Week 11 2025

Kansas City Chiefs

Away

19

Denver Broncos

HomeWon

22

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chiefs337619
Broncos607922

KC 19DEN 22 Final

  • Passing leader

    Bo Nix

    DEN · QB

    12.6PPR pts

    24/37, 295 YDS

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Travis Kelce

    KC · TE

    24.1PPR pts

    9 REC, 91 YDS, 1 TD

  • Chiefs leader

    Patrick Mahomes

    KC · QB

    14.3PPR pts

    29/45, 276 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Defensive playmaker

    Ja'Quan McMillian

    DEN

    1 INT, 2 SACK, 6 TKL

Broncos 22, Chiefs 19: Denver holds off Kansas City

Denver broke a 6–6 halftime tie, outscoring Kansas City 16–13 after the break to win 22–19. The Broncos finished with a 342–311 edge in total offense and averaged 5.6 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Chiefs went 5-for-13 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Broncos finished without a giveaway.

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

  • +0.6 yards/play DEN 5.6 · KC 5.0
  • +1 turnover margin DEN 0 turnovers
  • +31 total yards DEN 342 · KC 311

Game Highlights

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Why the Broncos Won

Denver won the efficiency, turnover, and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Chiefs vs Broncos
ChiefsStatBroncos
5.0Yards per play5.6
1Turnovers0
311Total yards342
Other team stats
62Plays61
38%Third-down conversion47%
30:31Time of possession29:29

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Chiefs vs Broncos
TimeTeamPlayKCDEN
1st quarter
7:36DENWil Lutz 29-yard FG Takes lead03
4:53DENWil Lutz 24-yard FG Extends lead06
0:49KCHarrison Butker 31-yard FG36
2nd quarter
4:38KCHarrison Butker 31-yard FG Ties game66
3rd quarter
4:03DENJaleel McLaughlin 4-yard TD run Takes leadWil Lutz XP613
0:49KCKareem Hunt 2-yard TD run Ties gameHarrison Butker XP1313
4th quarter
12:50DENWil Lutz 38-yard FG Takes lead1316
9:57KCPatrick Mahomes → Travis Kelce, 21-yard TD Takes leadXP missed1916
4:10DENWil Lutz 54-yard FG Ties game1919
0:00DENWil Lutz 35-yard FG Game winner1922

Fantasy Points: Chiefs vs Broncos, Week 11 2025

Fantasy leaders

  1. Travis KelceKCTE24.1 PTSTE3
  2. Patrick MahomesKCQB14.3 PTSQB14
  3. Kareem HuntKCRB13.2 PTSRB21
  4. Pat BryantDENWR13.2 PTSWR19

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Bo NixDENQB12.6QB1924/372950038089.4Start/Sit →
Patrick MahomesKCQB14.3QB1429/452761113079.5Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Travis KelceKCTE24.1TE3TE———139911Start/Sit →
Kareem HuntKCRB13.2RB21RB135912130
Pat BryantDENWR13.2WR19WR———65820Start/Sit →
Troy FranklinDENWR12.4WR20WR———84840Start/Sit →
Courtland SuttonDENWR9.9WR32WR———84590Start/Sit →
Rashee RiceKCWR9.8WR34WR———96380Start/Sit →
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB8.4RB35RB619111-50Start/Sit →
RJ HarveyDENRB8.0RB37RB1130033200Start/Sit →
Marquise BrownKCWR8.0WR42WR———44400
Evan EngramDENTE7.3TE15TE———54330Start/Sit →
Tyquan ThorntonKCWR7.1WR48WR———21610Start/Sit →
Xavier WorthyKCWR5.5WR58WR———53250Start/Sit →
Noah GrayKCTE2.9TE41TE———3290Start/Sit →
Brashard SmithKCRB2.8RB54RB———3280Start/Sit →
Adam TrautmanDENTE1.8TE46TE———1180Start/Sit →
Robert TonyanKCTE1.1TE53TE———1110Start/Sit →
Tyler BadieDENRB1.0RB64RB———1100Start/Sit →
Marvin MimsDENWR0.2WR107WR120————
Elijah MitchellKCRB0.0—RB———1000

Fantasy Usage

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

  1. Kareem HuntRB56 snaps80%
  2. Travis KelceTE55 snaps79%
  3. Rashee RiceWR53 snaps76%
  4. Xavier WorthyWR53 snaps76%
  5. Noah GrayTE36 snaps51%

Target Share43 targets

  1. Travis Kelce30%, 13 targets
  2. Rashee Rice21%, 9 targets
  3. Xavier Worthy12%, 5 targets
  4. Marquise Brown9%, 4 targets
  5. Noah Gray7%, 3 targets
  6. Other21%, 9 targets

Carry Share14 carries

  1. Kareem Hunt93%, 13 carries
  2. Patrick Mahomes7%, 1 carries

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR57 snaps92%
  2. Adam TrautmanTE41 snaps66%
  3. Troy FranklinWR41 snaps66%
  4. RJ HarveyRB38 snaps61%
  5. Pat BryantWR35 snaps56%

Target Share33 targets

  1. Courtland Sutton24%, 8 targets
  2. Troy Franklin24%, 8 targets
  3. Pat Bryant18%, 6 targets
  4. Evan Engram15%, 5 targets
  5. RJ Harvey9%, 3 targets
  6. Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. RJ Harvey52%, 11 carries
  2. Jaleel McLaughlin29%, 6 carries
  3. Bo Nix14%, 3 carries
  4. Marvin Mims5%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Courtland SuttonDENWR5792%824%0
Kareem HuntKCRB5680%25%13
Travis KelceKCTE5579%1330%0
Rashee RiceKCWR5376%921%0
Xavier WorthyKCWR5376%512%0
Adam TrautmanDENTE4166%13%0
Troy FranklinDENWR4166%824%0
RJ HarveyDENRB3861%39%11
Pat BryantDENWR3556%618%0
Noah GrayKCTE3651%37%0
Marquise BrownKCWR3043%49%0
Evan EngramDENTE2540%515%0
JuJu Smith-SchusterKCWR2434%00%0
Marvin MimsDENWR1524%00%1
Tyquan ThorntonKCWR1623%25%0
Marcedes LewisDENTE1219%00%0
Brashard SmithKCRB1217%37%0
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR915%00%0
Tyler BadieDENRB813%13%0
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB813%13%6
Robert TonyanKCTE811%12%0
Elijah MitchellKCRB710%12%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+3.7Tyquan Thornton7.1 PTS vs 3.4 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−7.5Bo Nix12.6 PTS vs 20.1 xFP
  • Highest expected volume22.2 xFPTravis Kelce24.1 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Travis KelceKC · TE24.122.2+1.979%30% tgt—000%1330%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB14.320.6−6.3100%45 att—4517%00%
Bo NixDEN · QB12.620.1−7.5100%37 att—37314%13%
Rashee RiceKC · WR9.815.3−5.576%21% tgt—000%921%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR9.913.6−3.792%22% tgt—000%822%
Troy FranklinDEN · WR12.413.6−1.266%22% tgt—000%822%
RJ HarveyDEN · RB8.012.7−4.761%52% car—11152%38%
Kareem HuntKC · RB13.211.8+1.480%93% car—01393%25%
Pat BryantDEN · WR13.210.2+3.056%17% tgt—000%617%
Evan EngramDEN · TE7.38.5−1.240%14% tgt—000%514%
Xavier WorthyKC · WR5.58.5−3.076%12% tgt—000%512%
Hollywood BrownKC · —8.06.8+1.2—9% tgt—000%49%
Jaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB8.45.6+2.813%29% car—0629%13%
Brashard SmithKC · RB2.85.1−2.317%7% tgt—000%37%
Noah GrayKC · TE2.95.1−2.251%7% tgt—000%37%
Adam PrenticeDEN · RB2.43.4−1.0—6% tgt—000%26%
Tyquan ThorntonKC · WR7.13.4+3.723%5% tgt—000%25%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE1.81.7+0.166%3% tgt—000%13%
Elijah MitchellKC · RB0.01.7−1.710%2% tgt—000%12%
Robert TonyanKC · TE1.11.7−0.611%2% tgt—000%12%
Tyler BadieDEN · RB1.01.7−0.713%3% tgt—000%13%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR0.20.6−0.424%5% car—015%00%

Team totals: Chiefs 43 targets and 14 carries; Broncos 36 targets and 21 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 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Patrick Mahomes Unlucky

KC · QB · 14.3 pts on 20.6 expected

29 of 45 passing for 276 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 1 carry for 3 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Patrick Mahomes →

Bo Nix Unlucky

DEN · QB · 12.6 pts on 20.1 expected

24 of 37 passing for 295 yards; 1 target (3% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 3 carries for 8 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Bo Nix →

Travis Kelce Strong role

KC · TE · 24.1 pts on 22.2 expected

13 targets (30% of the team's), 9 catches for 91 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Travis Kelce →

Rashee Rice Unlucky

KC · WR · 9.8 pts on 15.3 expected

9 targets (21% of the team's), 6 catches for 38 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Rashee Rice →

Courtland Sutton

DEN · WR · 9.9 pts on 13.6 expected

8 targets (22% of the team's), 4 catches for 59 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

Troy Franklin

DEN · WR · 12.4 pts on 13.6 expected

8 targets (22% of the team's), 4 catches for 84 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Troy Franklin →

Kareem Hunt Strong role

KC · RB · 13.2 pts on 11.8 expected

2 targets (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 3 yards; 13 carries (93% of the team's) for 59 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.

Tyquan Thornton

KC · WR · 7.1 pts on 3.4 expected

2 targets (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 61 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 3.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Tyquan Thornton →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Kansas City Chiefs

  • Stock up: Kareem Hunt played 80% of the snaps, up from a 40% season average.
  • Stock down: Tyquan Thornton played 23% of the snaps, down from a 44% season average.

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: RJ Harvey played 61% of the snaps, up from a 29% season average.
  • Stock up: Pat Bryant played 56% of the snaps, up from a 41% season average.
  • Stock down: Marvin Mims Jr. played 24% of the snaps, down from a 41% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chiefs defense and Broncos defense
Points allowed toChiefs DBroncos D
QBs15.514.8
RBs19.217.0
WRs27.826.3
TEs11.013.7

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

How the Game Swung

Denver opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as 20%, then rallied to win.

Broncos win probability

Broncos win probability by game minuteBroncos started at 50%, stood at 50% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +32McLaughlin 4-yd TD run50% → 82%Q3 4:03
  2. −34Hunt 2-yd TD run84% → 50%Q3 0:49
  3. −41Mahomes → Kelce, 21-yd TD71% → 29%Q4 9:57
  4. +30Lutz 54-yd FG20% → 50%Q4 4:10
  5. +50Lutz 35-yd FG50% → >99%Q4 0:00

Swing in Broncos win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chiefs vs Broncos
Kansas City ChiefsMeasureDenver Broncos
62Plays61
77%Pass rate66%
5.2Yds / dropback7.1
4.4Yds / carry2.8
5/13Third downs7/15

Efficiency edge Denver ran 1 fewer plays but gained 1.9 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • KC Kelce 30% · Rice 21% · Worthy 12%
  • DEN Sutton 22% · Franklin 22% · Bryant 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chiefs vs Broncos
ResultKCDEN
Touchdowns21
Field goals25
Punts44
Turnovers10
Turnovers on downs10

DEN turnover edge: +1

  • The Broncos opened the scoring on their first possession, a 14-play, 54-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
DENQ1 15:0014547:24Field goal
KCQ1 7:364111:15Punt
DENQ1 6:21451:28Field goal
KCQ1 4:539594:04Field goal
DENQ1 0:493-21:39Punt
KCQ2 14:1016779:32Field goal
DENQ2 4:384171:34Punt
KCQ2 3:04321:18Punt
DENQ2 1:46391:19Punt
KCQ2 0:27580:27Downs
KCQ3 15:009474:56Interception
DENQ3 10:0411896:01Touchdown
KCQ3 4:036753:14Touchdown
DENQ3 0:498602:59Field goal
KCQ4 12:506732:53Touchdown
DENQ4 9:57331:46Punt
KCQ4 8:11381:41Punt
DENQ4 6:306192:20Field goal
KCQ4 4:103-111:11Punt
DENQ4 2:5910582:59Field goal
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.

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 Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chiefs vs Broncos
ChiefsStatBroncos
6-11Record14-3
21.3Points per game23.6
320.6Yards per game342.6
5.1Yards per play5.3
19.3Points allowed per game18.3
301.5Yards allowed per game278.2

Chiefs vs Broncos 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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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Chiefs vs Broncos Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Chiefs vs Broncos Week 11 game?

The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 22–19 in Week 11 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, on November 16, 2025. See the Broncos' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Chiefs vs Broncos?

The final score was Broncos 22, Chiefs 19. The teams were tied 6–6 at halftime, and the second half went Chiefs 13, Broncos 16.

What happened in the Chiefs vs Broncos game?

Denver broke a 6–6 halftime tie, outscoring Kansas City 16–13 after the break to win 22–19. The Broncos finished with a 342–311 edge in total offense and averaged 5.6 yards per play. Travis Kelce led all players with 9 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown. The Chiefs committed 1 turnover, the Broncos none.

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

Wil Lutz's 35-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Broncos a 22–19 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chiefs vs Broncos?

Travis Kelce led the game with 24.1 PPR fantasy points, the TE3 of Week 11, on 9 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown. Patrick Mahomes was next with 14.3 (QB14). See Travis Kelce's 2025 game log.

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

Bo Nix (DEN) led all passers with 24 of 37 for 295 yards. Kareem Hunt (KC) led in rushing with 13 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown. Travis Kelce (KC) led in receiving with 9 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Travis Kelce score against the Broncos?

Travis Kelce scored 24.1 points in PPR leagues, 19.6 in half-PPR and 15.1 in standard scoring against the Broncos in Week 11 of the 2025 season, on 9 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown. He drew 30% of his team's targets.

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

Tyquan Thornton outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 7.1 PPR points on 3.4 xFP (+3.7). Bo Nix fell furthest short, with 12.6 points on 20.1 xFP (−7.5). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Chiefs vs Broncos?

Travis Kelce had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 22.2 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 24.1. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Broncos come back to beat the Chiefs?

The Broncos' chances of winning fell as low as 20% in the fourth quarter. Wil Lutz's 35-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Wil Lutz's 35-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Chiefs vs Broncos?

The Broncos won the turnover battle 1–0: the Chiefs gave the ball away 1 time and the Broncos not at all. The Broncos won the game.

What was the turning point of Chiefs vs Broncos?

Wil Lutz's 35-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Broncos' win probability from 50% to >99%.

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 11 of 2025, they last met in the 2024 season on January 5, 2025, when the Broncos beat the Chiefs 38–0.

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.