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Broncos erase fourth-quarter deficit and hold off Chiefs at the goal line

Denver Broncos recovered from 24-13 down in the fourth quarter to defeat Kansas City Chiefs 28-24. Jonah Coleman scored the decisive touchdown before Denver’s defence stopped the Chiefs close to the goal line on their final possession. A fourth consecutive victory took the Broncos to six wins and two losses and the division lead.

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In Denver's stadium, a Broncos lineman brings down the Chiefs quarterback just short of the goal line on the final play.

Denver overturn an 11-point deficit

Denver Broncos beat Kansas City Chiefs 28-24 after entering the closing quarter 24-13 behind. The comeback in the United States’ professional American football league brought Denver a fourth consecutive victory. Denver erased an 11-point deficit.[1], [2]

Two touchdowns, six-point scores made by reaching the end zone, carried Denver into the lead in the final quarter. Quarterback Bo Nix found Jaylen Waddle and Nate Adkins for touchdowns on fourth downs. Jonah Coleman’s long catch and run helped prepare the winning drive, and Coleman supplied the decisive touchdown.[1]

Roach ends Kansas City’s final chance

Kansas City reached a position close to Denver’s goal line through Kenneth Walker with 15 seconds left. Denver stopped the next two attempts. A false start by Moore erased a touchdown and pushed the Chiefs back. On the last fourth-down play close to the goal line, Jonathon Cooper applied pressure before Malcolm Roach brought down the quarterback to end the game.[1]

Broncos move into the division lead

Denver reached six wins and two losses, moving atop its western division. The Broncos have won 17 of their last 18 home games and 15 consecutive games decided by one score. Nix reached 15 game-winning drives in his first three seasons, a record for that career span. Alex Singleton made at least 14 tackles and a sack for the second consecutive game.[1]

References

  1. News sourceDenver BroncosBroncos rally in fourth quarter to beat Chiefs 28-24↩1↩2↩3↩4
  2. News source9NEWS (via Yahoo Sports)What new? Broncos, Nix rally from 11-point fourth quarter deficit to stun the Chiefs, 28-24↩

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