***Chiefs at Broncos Official Game Day Thread***

[TopekaRoy]

The Future Starts Today!
http://qualit.co.nz/assets/Uploads/_resampled/ResizedImageWzYwMCwzMDBd-future-cloud3.png

So where's my rocket pack, robot butler and flying car?

[TopekaRoy]

The Kansas City Chiefs (9-6)(3-4 Away)

https://www.allaccess.com/assets/img/editorial/raw/ka/kansascitychiefshelmetlogoposters.jpg

vs.

The Denver Broncos (5-10)(4-3 @ home)

https://bosguydotcom.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/broncos-fans-rawr.png?w=500
(That never gets old!)

Sunday, December 31, 3:25pm CT
at
Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium in the Rocky Mountains
Denver, Colorado

http://prod.static.chiefs.clubs.nfl.com/assets/images/imported/KC/photos/arrowheadtours-3.jpg

Television coverage:
https://botw-pd.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/logo-thumbnail/s3/052012/cbs-converted.png?itok=6CdXjEDc
Radio Coverage:
Kansas City
http://www.101thefox.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/142/2015/02/site-logo.png

Lawrence/Topeka:
https://static-media.streema.com/media/cache/94/49/944990e0328a771d62764bea376896a2.jpg

Manhattan, KS:
http://www.robzerwekh.com/radio/kman2012.png

St. Louis
http://cdn-radiotime-logos.tunein.com/s26306q.png

Watch Online:
SportsAreFree.xyz (http://sportsarefree.xyz) Best Source Mobile Friendly! Live & On Demand
Wiz1.net (http://wiz1.net/)
VIPBoxTV (https://www.vipboxtv.me/american-football-stream)
LiveStreamz.net (http://livestreamz.net/) Mobile Friendly!
DimSports (http://idimsports.eu/)
Zunoxide.net (http://zunoxhd.stream)
Boss Cast (http://bosscast.net/)
atdhe.top (http://atdhe.top/football)
Feed2All (http://myfeed2all.eu)
Stream2Watch.cc (http://www.stream2watch.cc/)

Disclaimer: Links are provided for your convenience. No guarantee is made regarding quality of links or even if they work at all. Use a browser with an adblocker and always make sure your antivirus software is up to date. Use at your own risk.

Before watching any streams please READ THIS (http://www.chiefscrowd.com/forums/showthread.php/23329-IMPORTANT-Tips-for-watching-online-streams) important message.

[TopekaRoy]

Stats & Stuff


Weather forecast: http://nflweather.com/assets/weather/small/partly-cloudy-day.png 21 degrees farenheit. Partly Cloudy. 8 mph ENE winds.

Line: Broncos -4.5, Over/Under: 37.5

Against the Spread:
981

Last 10 Games Head-2-Head:
982

OddsShark Super Computer Prediction:
Broncos 21.7
Chiefs 18.5

Schedules/Results:


http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/kc.png&h=100&w=100
http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/den.png&h=100&w=100




Thursday
Sep. 7

at New England Patriots (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-new-england-patriots-football-schedule.php)
8:30pm ET
NBC
Won 42-27 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Sep. 17

Philadelphia Eagles (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-philadelphia-eagles-football-schedule.php)
1:00pm ET
FOX
Won 27-20 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Sep. 24

at Los Angeles Chargers (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-los-angeles-chargers-football-schedule.php)
4:25pm ET
CBS
Won 24-10 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php#)


Monday
Oct. 2

Washington Redskins (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-washington-redskins-football-schedule.php)
8:30pm ET
ESPN
Won 29-20 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Oct. 8

at Houston Texans (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-houston-texans-football-schedule.php)
8:30pm ET
NBC
Won 42-34 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Oct. 15

Pittsburgh Steelers (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-pittsburgh-steelers-football-schedule.php)
4:25pm ET
CBS
Lost 19-13 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php#)


Thursday
Oct. 19

at Oakland (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-oakland-raiders-football-schedule.php)
8:25pm ET
CBS/NFLN
Lost 31-30 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php#)


Monday
Oct. 30

Denver Broncos (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-denver-broncos-football-schedule.php)
8:30pm ET
ESPN
Won 29-19 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Nov. 5

at Dallas Cowboys (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-dallas-cowboys-football-schedule.php)
4:25pm ET
CBS
Lost 28-17 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Nov. 12

BYE







Sunday
Nov. 19

at New York Giants (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-new-york-giants-football-schedule.php)
1:00pm ET
CBS
Lost 12-9 (OT) (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Nov. 26

Buffalo Bills (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-buffalo-bills-football-schedule.php)
1:00pm ET
CBS
Lost 16-10 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Dec. 3

at New York Jets (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-new-york-jets-football-schedule.php)
1:00pm ET
CBS
Lost 38-31 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Dec. 10

Oakland Raiders (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-oakland-raiders-football-schedule.php)
1:00pm ET
CBS
Won 26-15 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php#)


Saturday
Dec. 16

Los Angeles Chargers (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-los-angeles-chargers-football-schedule.php)
8:25pm ET
NFLN
Won 30-13 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Dec. 24

Miami Dolphins (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-miami-dolphins-football-schedule.php)
1:00pm ET
CBS
Won 29-13 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Dec. 31

at Denver Broncos (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-denver-broncos-football-schedule.php)
4:25pm ET
CBS
Buy
Tickets (http://www.ticketmonster.com/buy-Denver-Broncos-vs-Kansas-City-Chiefs-tickets-at-Sports-Authority-Field-at-Mile-High-Denver-Colorado-12-31-2017/1095851?aid=14849)





Monday
Sep. 11

Los Angeles Chargers (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-los-angeles-chargers-football-schedule.php)
10:20pm ET
ESPN
Won 24-21 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-denver-broncos-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Sep. 17

Dallas Cowboys (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-dallas-cowboys-football-schedule.php)
4:25pm ET
FOX
Won 42-17 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-denver-broncos-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Sep. 24

at Buffalo Bills (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-buffalo-bills-football-schedule.php)
1:00pm ET
CBS
Lost 26-16 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-denver-broncos-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Oct. 1

Oakland Raiders (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-oakland-raiders-football-schedule.php)
4:25pm ET
CBS
Won 16-10 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-denver-broncos-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Oct. 8

BYE







Sunday
Oct. 15

New York Giants (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-new-york-giants-football-schedule.php)
8:30pm ET
NBC
Lost 23-10 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/%3C)


Sunday
Oct. 22

at Los Angeles Chargers (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-los-angeles-chargers-football-schedule.php)
4:25pm ET
CBS
Lost 21-0 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-denver-broncos-football-schedule.php#)


Monday
Oct. 30

at Kansas City Chiefs (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php)
8:30pm ET
ESPN
Lost 29-19 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-denver-broncos-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Nov. 5

at Philadelphia Eagles (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-philadelphia-eagles-football-schedule.php)
1:00pm ET
CBS
Lost 51-23 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-denver-broncos-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Nov. 12

New England Patriots (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-new-england-patriots-football-schedule.php)
8:30pm ET
NBC
Lost 41-16 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-denver-broncos-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Nov. 19

Cincinnati Bengals (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-cincinnati-bengals-football-schedule.php)
4:25pm ET
CBS
Lost 20-17 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-denver-broncos-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Nov. 26

at Oakland Raiders (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-oakland-raiders-football-schedule.php)
4:25pm ET
CBS
Lost 21-14 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-denver-broncos-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Dec. 3

at Miami (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-miami-dolphins-football-schedule.php)
1:00pm ET
FOX
Lost 35-9 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-denver-broncos-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Dec. 10

New York Jets (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-new-york-jets-football-schedule.php)
4:05pm ET
CBS
Won 23-0 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-denver-broncos-football-schedule.php#)


Thursday
Dec. 14

at Indianapolis Colts (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-indianapolis-colts-football-schedule.php)
8:25pm ET
NBC/NFLN
Won 25-13 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-denver-broncos-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Dec. 24

at Washington Redskins (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-washington-redskins-football-schedule.php)
1:00pm ET
CBS
Lost 27-11 (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-denver-broncos-football-schedule.php#)


Sunday
Dec. 31

Kansas City Chiefs (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-kansas-city-chiefs-football-schedule.php)
4:25pm ET
CBS
Buy
Tickets (http://www.ticketmonster.com/buy-Denver-Broncos-vs-Kansas-City-Chiefs-tickets-at-Sports-Authority-Field-at-Mile-High-Denver-Colorado-12-31-2017/1095851?aid=14849)







Notable Quotables:
Chiefs:

“[Y]our second group doesn’t get hardly any, if any, reps, so you have to do that all with mental and learning on the screen, learning and standing on the sideline and hopefully these guys have done a good job with that. I’m pretty confident that they have.”

--Chiefs Defensive Coordinator Bob Sutton

Broncos:


“I respect [Coach Vance Joseph] for not changing and for believing in his dreams. It will turn. It will turn. It's just a tough year this year and last year.”

--Broncos OLB Von Miller

[TopekaRoy]

Injury Report:

http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/kc.png&h=100&w=100


Bennie Logan (http://www.nfl.com/players/Logan/profile?id=LOG113260)
DT
Knee
Did Not Participate In Practice
Doubtful


Tyreek Hill (http://www.nfl.com/players/Hill/profile?id=HIL628694)
WR
Not Injury Related
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out


Kenneth Acker (http://www.nfl.com/players/Acker/profile?id=ACK184395)
CB
Illness
Did Not Participate In Practice
Questionable


Cameron Erving (http://www.nfl.com/players/Erving/profile?id=ERV288583)
T
Illness
Did Not Participate In Practice
Questionable


Tamba Hali (http://www.nfl.com/players/Hali/profile?id=HAL131362)
LB
Knee
Did Not Participate In Practice
Questionable


Rakeem Nunez-Roches (http://www.nfl.com/players/Nunez-Roches/profile?id=NUN250521)
DE
Illness
Did Not Participate In Practice
Questionable


Charcandrick West (http://www.nfl.com/players/West/profile?id=WES136836)
RB
Illness
Did Not Participate In Practice
Questionable


Akeem Hunt (http://www.nfl.com/players/Hunt/profile?id=HUN095764)
RB
Shoulder
Full Participation in Practice
Questionable


Kevin Pierre-Louis (http://www.nfl.com/players/Pierre-Louis/profile?id=PIE584019)
LB
Shoulder
Full Participation in Practice
Questionable


http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/den.png&h=100&w=100


Zachariah Kerr (http://www.nfl.com/players/Kerr/profile?id=KER593782)
DE
Ankle
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out


Cody Latimer (http://www.nfl.com/players/Latimer/profile?id=LAT362049)
WR
Thigh
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out


Emmanuel Sanders (http://www.nfl.com/players/Sanders/profile?id=SAN295989)
WR
Ankle
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out


Donald Stephenson (http://www.nfl.com/players/Stephenson/profile?id=STE480479)
T
Hand
Limited Participation in Practice
Questionable

[TopekaRoy]

Depth Charts:


http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/kc.png&h=100&w=100

Chiefs



OFFENSE:



POS
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
OTHER


WR
Tyreek Hill (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Tyreek-Hill/1c96abe1-9643-4f7e-adc1-9c6a6fdfb368)
Albert Wilson (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Albert-Wilson/4dcb4c64-7f1d-47cf-a0da-5c9ae8d285d6)




LT
Eric Fisher (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Eric-Fisher/13c93ed8-3651-446f-a758-880b7a4b7a5a)
Cameron Erving (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Cameron-Erving/1d882777-dc46-49c6-a318-16e8c4924584)




LG
Bryan Witzmann (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Bryan-Witzmann/b1a655a8-82f2-401f-8537-6bdbb17304e8)
Parker Ehinger (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Parker-Ehinger/fad43b0b-a887-46c3-854f-171e76828ad1)




C
Zach Fulton (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Zach-Fulton/16e57c1b-5245-4275-a06b-91b899b0fac2)
Jordan Devey (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Jordan-Devey/721079bc-5b3e-495d-acf9-b698ada9296b)




RG
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Laurent-Duvernay-Tardif/cfe0b5ec-b413-40a4-9298-741e548465dc)
Parker Ehinger (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Parker-Ehinger/fad43b0b-a887-46c3-854f-171e76828ad1)




RT
Mitchell Schwartz (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Mitchell-Schwartz/d2c59f7e-e249-4bfe-8255-22128a656804)
Cameron Erving (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Cameron-Erving/1d882777-dc46-49c6-a318-16e8c4924584)




TE
Travis Kelce (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Travis-Kelce/00030ae1-e5ed-435b-a95f-9886a59f5fea)
Demetrius Harris (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Demetrius-Harris/633d666a-aa4c-4f6f-b8ae-2761963578f2)
Orson Charles (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Orson-Charles/a7650776-a881-4017-8deb-4281e647e1e5)



WR
Demarcus Robinson (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Demarcus-Robinson/4db162b9-5583-43f4-8306-4cab3c187c2d)
De'Anthony Thomas (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/De'Anthony-Thomas/c5580762-521c-494d-bc35-25a6dd7970e1)
Jehu Chesson (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Jehu-Chesson/c4179cdc-5ede-4613-aca6-18b5fcc7beb4)



QB
Alex Smith (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Alex-Smith/dcd754ff-8e1b-4822-b124-a90ac6120120)
Patrick Mahomes (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Patrick-Mahomes/43907e4b-69f4-40de-99ae-800cfdfaa53e)
Tyler Bray (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Tyler-Bray/06c10495-26ee-4af5-a790-fdff645985be)



RB
Kareem Hunt (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Kareem-Hunt/34d34641-6828-403a-a5dd-bbe15b79e389)
Charcandrick West (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Charcandrick-West/469d1cdd-34c2-42f3-80cf-23ebe34587f7)
Akeem Hunt (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Akeem-Hunt/17378ed3-6c5b-414d-9f0b-7d45a8fe4136)



FB
Anthony Sherman (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Anthony-Sherman/0ddb26d4-b329-46c2-adbc-fbdc4836383b)






DEFENSE:




POS
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
OTHER


LDE
Chris Jones (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Chris-Jones/57012a70-e70e-4afd-8e68-45892dfb68a1)
Rakeem Nunez-Roches (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Rakeem-Nunez-Roches/276b476f-b03a-4b7a-9196-6102e6b45b6f)




NT
Bennie Logan (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Bennie-Logan/ade0ddbf-e8fc-48b6-9459-ec1551dae1c9)
Justin Hamilton (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Justin-Hamilton/5ec12774-a853-48d0-9af9-ea45e490973b)




RDE
Allen Bailey (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Allen-Bailey/db5b0c97-c7e9-4aaf-a9ce-d1589f29861d)
Jarvis Jenkins (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Jarvis-Jenkins/9c18e900-fded-4cf3-943f-be096c1b6d74)




LOLB
Justin Houston (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Justin-Houston/5e8d4a7d-d14c-4d40-b457-f7be49f9cde8)
Tanoh Kpassagnon (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Tanoh-Kpassagnon/63a8b6b0-81d9-4133-a7b6-3c696f5fb271)




LILB
Derrick Johnson (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Derrick-Johnson/361f2360-8ddb-4137-bd66-561e46714232)
Kevin Pierre-Louis (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Kevin-Pierre-Louis/18525a4b-015a-4ab0-a765-1502aa409951)
Terrance Smith (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Terrance-Smith/8634f2aa-d62a-49c7-92d5-87deb4f73b06)



RILB
Reggie Ragland (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Reggie-Ragland/1f2ec9e7-33a0-40de-9dbb-ced61d02948e)
Ukeme Eligwe (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Ukeme-Eligwe/9f3c4811-38af-44da-a471-7c53a4006aef)
Ramik Wilson (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Ramik-Wilson/fc285132-7159-45d9-bf0a-4c6a0484190b)



ROLB
Frank Zombo (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Frank-Zombo/96379f09-a3c7-4c4f-8334-66594fa4a4ce)
Tamba Hali (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Tamba-Hali/84489e56-3951-4a24-a013-68b4f98ddfaf)




LCB
Marcus Peters (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Marcus-Peters/0974ad95-eadc-43fa-b6ea-6fc223e97c8a)
Terrance Mitchell (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Terrance-Mitchell/93a3736f-86c3-426e-89bd-eef5081ea2a7)
Phillip Gaines (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Phillip-Gaines/f5df53a8-d02c-49f3-8c55-bbc6f4ae3468)
Keith Reaser (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Keith-Reaser/602e76e6-1c6f-4101-9bbf-1b646dbe9dbd)


RCB
Steven Nelson (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Steven-Nelson/131fa103-fa43-4e9f-8f85-80b9990d8e78)
Darrelle Revis (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Darrelle-Revis/192acb99-09f4-4068-9e58-ba301da1d2a7)
Kenneth Acker (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Kenneth-Acker/429d1551-87a5-4c56-b90a-d1afb46bac9a)



FS
Ron Parker (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Ron-Parker/88600243-297c-469b-bba1-73c29b021587)
Leon McQuay (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Leon-McQuay/23263d70-f2bb-4721-8dc6-571965b449c7)




SS
Daniel Sorensen (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Daniel-Sorensen/013bd073-dec9-4546-8bc2-1ce2c60a297a)
Eric Murray (http://www.chiefs.com/team/roster/Eric-Murray/2cf22840-5ea1-40be-9431-fb28c45c63ff)

[TopekaRoy]

http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/den.png&h=100&w=100

Broncos




OFFENSE


WR
88
Demaryius Thomas (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Demaryius-Thomas/a951744a-72dd-4748-a461-02fc06668e12)
16
Bennie Fowler (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Bennie-Fowler/7d64cb5d-c23c-403f-bc44-fd397ada22fa)
87
Jordan Taylor (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Jordan-Taylor/86e98abc-f9fe-4918-81f6-a0aba45ec096)


LT
72
Garett Bolles (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Garett-Bolles/6dfbcac0-776a-4890-bce7-841ee1d50c49)
71
Donald Stephenson (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Donald-Stephenson/8c8dcb78-315e-42cb-80fe-1d5499905099)




LG
76 Max Garcia (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Max-Garcia/3952b7ce-7aaf-4b84-ab0a-bccfbcd43cce) - OR - 73 Allen Barbre (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Allen-Barbre/f7f42648-7f43-4eb0-b628-99f30ddcf84c)




C
61
Matt Paradis (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Matt-Paradis/89452bd8-fa44-4a29-af03-ad9736b64032)
60
Connor McGovern (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Connor-McGovern/917fbccc-d180-4b84-a01b-8984aac06443)




RG
65
Ron Leary (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Ron-Leary/8ae7ffbd-8e77-49c6-b1da-c9cb04b12816)
60
Connor McGovern (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Connor-McGovern/917fbccc-d180-4b84-a01b-8984aac06443)




RT
71 Donald Stephenson (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Donald-Stephenson/8c8dcb78-315e-42cb-80fe-1d5499905099)- OR - 73 Allen Barbre (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Allen-Barbre/f7f42648-7f43-4eb0-b628-99f30ddcf84c)
68
79
Elijah Wilkinson (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Cyrus-Kouandjio/108defc3-6d80-4890-a314-a848a7f83803)
Cyrus Kouandjio (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Elijah-Wilkinson/c38758d7-a068-49aa-b0d5-1f98315acc54)


TE
85
Virgil Green (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Virgil-Green/697bb3b3-c95e-4735-ae6b-4c0da89c12d2)
82
Jeff Heuerman (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Jeff-Heuerman/5a034318-45dd-4778-8eda-eee331e7f549)
86
Austin Traylor (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Austin-Traylor/24fe8e87-55b2-4a9c-9f1e-29c708c4025c)


WR
10
Emmanuel Sanders (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Emmanuel-Sanders/bce0376a-1fa7-456e-b493-867b0186c393)
14
Cody Latimer (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Cody-Latimer/271f9b88-03c0-466f-afb1-c430912f0d36)
84
Isaiah McKenzie (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Isaiah-McKenzie/faad5677-8db6-4714-91c5-3b27d79a257c)


RB
22
C.J. Anderson (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/C.J.-Anderson/d388f589-0901-4fa8-9b3e-8c13b12762ae)
28
Jamaal Charles (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Jamaal-Charles/29310f39-a499-47e2-b286-bdb181489c32)
23
33
Devontae Booker (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Devontae-Booker/1157bc00-00f8-48a8-89c9-bbeea545909e)
De'Angelo Henderson (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/De'Angelo-Henderson/d80c79c0-1105-47d5-81e9-ab5db81f3018)


QB
12
Paxton Lynch (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Paxton-Lynch/8916cae3-7aa2-43f1-b9f4-8f1b6212f35d)
13
Trevor Siemian (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Trevor-Siemian/87d42081-706b-4395-b422-05b4c0acb2d8)
17
Brock Osweiler (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Brock-Osweiler/4185fe41-eb11-43c8-b812-31a069b07176)


FB
32
Andy Janovich (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Andy-Janovich/631a71f4-1a91-4231-a38d-7c0027f508f8)









DEFENSE


DE
95
Derek Wolfe (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Derek-Wolfe/5ca193b1-8865-496d-866e-48608d5b0602)
92
Zach Kerr (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Zach-Kerr/681595ab-e2f1-4579-bc8f-e0a269d3654e)




NT
94
Domata Peko Sr. (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Domata-Peko/39baaf3e-f7fa-46d1-9165-518351ce4acf)






DE
99
Adam Gotsis (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Adam-Gotsis/d59e47c1-4c77-4d69-8d94-8239bc7b4e9c)
96
Shelby Harris (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Shelby-Harris/8a150bf7-5d36-4d64-9923-8a294ba1bc46)




SLB
56
Shane Ray (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Shane-Ray/c2da8c9b-1554-4a66-9b8f-34959c4e774b)
48
Shaquil Barrett (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Shaquil-Barrett/20345da3-fa8e-46df-a686-961588421b82)




WLB
58
Von Miller (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Von-Miller/036470c3-df00-47e4-a936-86200f2c88dc)
57
DeMarcus Walker (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/DeMarcus-Walker/8821606d-97cd-4e96-a715-b2f00ba266a5)
53
Deiontrez Mount (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Deiontrez-Mount/94f52883-d945-45c1-a6e6-9dfe76468982)


ILB
54
Brandon Marshall (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Brandon-Marshall/50224e48-91ca-40e0-9c01-042327dce97c)
41
Jerrol Garcia-Williams (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Jerrol-Garcia-Williams/39f260cf-cb8e-4f93-9ead-16bcabe05abf)



ILB
51
Todd Davis (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Todd-Davis/745f7af4-e7b3-4d40-aa88-8734914ddb26)
50
Zaire Anderson (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Zaire-Anderson/d804f43d-ad53-4cec-9971-53c028018a9d)
43
Joseph Jones (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Joseph-Jones/72bdda73-f929-4b58-9c5b-48f0ea4d754a)


LCB
21
Aqib Talib (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Aqib-Talib/8b5aba78-4164-4bc6-a4cd-7b6c32dbb294)
29
Bradley Roby (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Bradley-Roby/d85c2a37-fe3b-4c92-a56b-47e8048cc50a)




RCB
25
Chris Harris Jr. (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Chris-Harris%20Jr./6fb07762-c228-4b8e-9a2c-8007c6b1e5e2)
27
Brendan Langley (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Brendan-Langley/f2806ff2-4e89-4e9f-9d9c-1eba0bbcac28)




SS
31
Justin Simmons (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Justin-Simmons/12f6bcca-ff70-43ca-9b34-b7cc74a84ff8)
20
Jamal Carter (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Jamal-Carter/d1e26e14-54e5-4252-8153-0e8b9a231fa8)




FS
26
Darian Stewart (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Darian-Stewart/cc7abaf4-71f7-4f43-8505-089debc6b670)
34
Will Parks (http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Will-Parks/41338978-d6ff-4390-9f9f-94e407f9b3b7)

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More Stats & More Stuff

Team Leaders:
983
984

Matchup:
985

Expert's Picks:
986

Prisco's Pick:


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The Chiefs are locked in as the fourth
seed in the AFC, which means they
don't need this game or it won't hurt
them. So how do they play it? I think
Denver will play hard here for their
fans and Paxton Lynch will likely be
in at quarterback. Broncos take it in
an upset.




Chiefs 20
Broncos 23

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Chiefs vs. Broncos: Game Preview
From Chiefs.com (http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-vs-Broncos-Game-Preview/3a189952-dbb5-4322-a3bf-655507d58def)

Posted Dec 30, 2017



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Matt McMullen
Chiefs Reporter
Chiefs.com@KCChiefs_Matt (https://twitter.com/KCChiefs_Matt)



The Chiefs’ young players will have an opportunity to show what they can do on Sunday

It’s been 17 weeks since the Kansas City Chiefs spoiled the Super Bowl celebration in New England with a victory on opening night.

They’ve tallied a divvy of records, eight more wins and a second-consecutive AFC West title since that night, and with their postseason position locked in place, several of the Chiefs’ reserves will have an opportunity to show what they can do in this weekend’s regular season finale against the Denver Broncos.

That includes rookie quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who will make his professional debut under center on Sunday.

“Every snap that he gets is a valuable snap for him whenever he has that chance of getting in there,” said Head Coach Andy Reid. “It’s invaluable and, fortunately, we’re in a situation where we can do that.”

Mahomes’ debut gives starting quarterback Alex Smith a much-deserved week off following the best statistical season of his career. Smith finished the campaign with a league-high 104.7 passer rating while setting career bests in passing yards (4,042) and touchdowns (26).

Smith will have a chance to moonlight as a coach this weekend as he shifts his focus towards the postseason.

“We have a quarterback in Alex that understands it and who is having a phenomenal year,” Reid said. “It’s an MVP caliber year, so he understands the situation and this won’t detour anything from what he’s doing the remainder of the season.”

And though Mahomes’ role changed this week, his preparation did not.

“Every single week this entire season, I’ve been trying to prepare like I was the starter to try and learn and make sure I was ready for any moment,” Mahomes said. “This week I’m doing the same thing and preparing to go out and produce on the field.”

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Mahomes will look to continue the Chiefs’ recent stretch of dominance over their division rival.

Kansas City has won four straight over Denver, scoring 29-plus points in each and winning by an average of two touchdowns.

What makes those numbers all the more impressive is that they’ve come against one of the best defenses in all of football.

The Broncos posted a top-five scoring defense in each of the last two seasons, and though they’ve slipped a bit this year, Denver still features some of the top defensive playmakers in the league.

That presents an intriguing challenge in Mahomes’ first shot as a professional.

“Let’s go there and do everything we can to get that win - that’s number one,” said Offensive Coordinator Matt Nagy. “Let’s get the ball out on time with your feet and your timing. Protect the football - the guy in front of him right now, number 11, is one of the best in the league at doing that and you win football games when you protect the football.”

Though Nagy is still looking for Mahomes to utilize what made him so successful in the college ranks – just in a way that fits the professional game.

“He’s a dynamic playmaker, he’s proven that his whole college career,” Nagy said. “Now you’re playing with the big boys and you have to understand that you have to play within the system, but still let your talent show. There’s a balance there, but how are you going to transition into that balance?”

Mahomes will attempt to achieve that balance with a cast of younger players around him, many of which are also experiencing their first real shot in the NFL.

“To have a chance to contribute to the team is definitely a special opportunity,” said rookie wide receiver Jehu Chesson. “It’s a big concrete step for us and it’s a testament to all the work we’ve put in so far in our careers. It’s just an opportunity go out there, have fun and make some plays for our team.”

It’s a luxury many teams don’t have – the chance to provide young players with real experience without suffering the consequences in the standings.

“There’s as much value on the experience to be able to play in a regular season game against a defense in the National Football League than anything,” Reid said. “I don’t think it can be anything but a plus for them.”
It remains to be seen which defensive starters will have the afternoon off, but whoever is on the field will be facing an inexperienced passer in Broncos’ quarterback Paxton Lynch.

Denver’s first round pick back in 2016, Lynch has played in just one game this season, starting in a Week 12 loss to Oakland. Lynch completed nine of 14 passes for 41 yards and an interception in the game before leaving with an ankle injury.

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Lynch is vying to be Denver’s quarterback of the future, and he’ll have a chance to make his case on Sunday.

“He’s strong armed, a big man and he’s got great arm talent,” said Defensive Coordinator Bob Sutton. “He’s very mobile for a big man. He’s got that talent going for him and I think he’s going to be a really good quarterback. He’s like all young players at any position, but particularly that one, in that he just needs the reps. You need a chance to get in there and play.”

Lynch will have that opportunity on Sunday against a Chiefs’ defense that’s been playing its best football of late, even with several new faces working their way in the game.

It’s a fitting way to ring in the new year as a handful of the Chiefs’ youngest players get a shot at fulfilling a lifelong dream against a bitter rival, while a playoff game at Arrowhead inches a week closer.

[TopekaRoy]

Game Preview from ESPN.com (http://www.espn.com/nfl/preview?gameId=400951789)

Chiefs visit Broncos with Mahomes at QB

DENVER -- The Denver Broncos are writing the closing chapter on a lost season.

The AFC West champion Kansas City Chiefs, locked into the conference's No. 4 playoff seed, are doing what they can to get through the Sunday regular-season finale unscathed in hopes of putting themselves in the best possible position for a deep postseason run.

Those divergent themes were evident in the teams' respective decisions on a starting quarterback. The Chiefs (9-6) will rest Alex Smith and will start his backup, rookie Patrick Mahomes II.

Denver (5-10) is slated to start Paxton Lynch, who hasn't played since sustaining an ankle injury in his first start of the season, Nov. 26 against the Oakland Raiders.

The Chiefs traded up to draft Mahomes with the 10th overall pick this year, and he has served as Smith's backup throughout this season, though he has yet to take a snap in a game. Besides trying to safeguard Smith in advance of the playoffs, Kansas City coach Andy Reid said he believed it was important to take advantage of the opportunity to get Mahomes some snaps in a game.

"We're in a position where we can do that," Reid said. "It gives the kid some experience. That's the reason. Listen, the Broncos are a good football team, real good defense. It'll be a great experience for him to go against that crew."

Mahomes will become the first rookie quarterback to start for the Chiefs in a non-strike game since 1979, when Steve Fuller did it. Mahomes said he is anxious to finish out the regular season on a positive note.

"The biggest thing for me is just to expect to go out there and win in any way possible," Mahomes said.

Reid is considering resting other starters, on both sides of the ball, or limiting their play, but he did not expect to make final decisions on the positions involved until later in the week.

"There's a chance I rotate some guys," he said.

Lynch, a second-year pro, is a former first-round pick whose playing opportunities have been limited by injuries. He is among three players who have started at quarterback for the Broncos this season. The others are Brock Osweiler and Trevor Siemian, who is finishing the season on injured reserve because of a shoulder injury.

None of the three established himself as the future Broncos' starter, and the quality of quarterback play has been a glaring issue for Denver throughout a desultory offensive campaign.

Lynch, though, has never had a sustained opportunity to play, and seeing him perform in an otherwise meaningless finale can provide general manager John Elway and other members of the Broncos brass something of a yardstick as they move into the offseason intent on resolving Denver's quarterback shortcomings.

Lynch knows he will be under a microscope against the Chiefs, and he accepts the challenge.

"I feel ready for Sunday, and I'm ready to go out there and play," Lynch said.

Broncos coach Vance Joseph said he likes what he has seen of Lynch, who has been getting the first-team practice repetitions this week.

"He practiced well," Joseph said. "He threw the ball well. He was in control of the offense, so that was good to see."

One bright spot for the Broncos heading into the finale of an otherwise disappointing season is the chance for C.J. Anderson to become the 21st 1,000-yard rusher in team history.

Anderson enters the Sunday game 54 yards shy of the milestone. He could become the first Denver running back since Knowshon Moreno in 2013 to hit the 1,000-yard mark.

"It's important for our football team, especially with the work C.J. put in in the offseason, coming in in great shape and staying healthy for the full season for the first time in his career," Joseph said. "Winning is our first priority, but any personal milestone like that, it's important for the player and the football team."

Meanwhile, the Broncos again could be without wide receivers Emmanuel Sanders (ankle) and Cody Latimer (thigh). They both continue to miss practice time, as does defensive lineman Zach Kerr (ankle).

Linebacker Tamba Hali (knee) and defensive tackle Bennie Logan (knee) missed practice time this week with the Chiefs.

[TopekaRoy]

Chiefs-Broncos scouting report, key players to watch, and a prediction
From The Kansas City Star (http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article192120839.html)



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Red Zone (http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/)

The Chiefs and NFL by beat writer Terez Paylor



DECEMBER 29, 2017 10:36 AM


The scheme

Head coach: Vance Joseph (5-10) is in his first year on the job. Joseph, 45, is a former quarterback and defensive back from Colorado who played a few years with the Jets and Colts an undrafted free agent. He spent six years on the college level as a graduate assistant and defensive backs coach at Colorado, Wyoming and Bowling Green before he was hired to be an assistant defensive backs coach with the 49ers. He was promoted to defensive backs coach the next year and served in the same position through 2010. In 2011, he joined the Texans in the same role and in 2014, he joined the Dolphins in the same capacity. He was hired to be the Miami Dolphins’ defensive coordinator in 2016. Joseph’s defense ranked fourth in the NFL on third downs (36.2 percent) while forcing the sixth-most negative plays (107) in the league as the Dolphins won nine of their final 11 regular-season games and he emerged as a legitimate head-coaching candidate. In January, he was hired to be the Broncos’ 16th head coach, replacing Gary Kubiak.

Offense: Bill Musgrave, 50, was promoted to offensive coordinator in November following the firing of Mike McCoy. After an illustrious career as a quarterback at the University of Oregon, Musgrave was drafted in the fourth round by the Cowboys. He then embarked on a seven-year career that saw him serve as a quarterbacks coach and/or offensive coordinator across several stops, including Carolina, Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Washington and Minnesota. Musgrave was Oakland’s offensive coordinator from 2015 to 2016 before he was relieved of his duties by Jack Del Rio. He landed with the Broncos as a quarterbacks coach before his most recent promotion. Denver ranks 19th in total offense (323.3 yards per game), 21st in passing offense (207.1) and 13th in rushing offense (116.1). Denver is passing the ball 58 percent of the time, and using play-action at a 21 percent clip (tied for eighth in the NFL), according to Football Outsiders.

Defense: Joe Woods, 47, is in his first year as Denver’s defensive coordinator. Woods was promoted from defensive backs coach in February, following Joseph’s hire. With Woods coaching the Broncos’ defensive backs, Denver finished first in the NFL in pass defense in both 2015 (199.6 yards per game) and 2016 (185.8). The Broncos also held opponents to the lowest completion percentage (57.8), yards per attempt (5.99) and passer rating (74.3) during that stretch. Before his promotion, Woods spent 13 seasons as a defensive backs coach with Denver, Oakland, Minnesota and Tampa Bay. Woods still runs the 3-4 defense the Broncos executed to perfection under Wade Phillips, who left this offseason to guide the Rams’ defense. The Broncos have fared well, ranking second in the league in total defense (284.1 yards per game), fourth in pass defense (196.1) and 20th in sacks (31). The Broncos’ run defense ranks third in the league (88.0 yards per game). Teams have opted to stay away from play-action against this team, though they are surrendering 8.1 yards per play-action attempt (26th in the league) according to FO.

Special teams: Brock Olivo, 41, is in his first year as Denver’s special-teams coach. The former Missouri star spent five years as a running back in the NFL with the Detroit Lions before turning to coaching. He spent two years at Coastal Carolina as a running backs coach and special-teams assistant before landing with the Chiefs as an assistant special-teams coach in 2014. Olivo then spent three years under one of the league’s top gurus, Dave Toub, before landing his current position with the Broncos. Kicker Brandon McManus has made 23 of 31 field-goal attempts, and his conversion percentage of 74 ranks 27th in the league among kickers with at least 10 attempts. Punter Riley Dixon has dropped 21 of 69 punts inside the 20, 26th in the league. Denver ranks 14th in kickoff returns (22.2 yards per return) and 17th in punt returns (8.6). It also ranks 29th in kick-return coverage (24.1) and 22nd in punt-return coverage (9.1). They’ve surrendered both a punt-return touchdown and a kick-return touchdown.

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Four keys to a Chiefs victory

1. Get these guys down early


With Denver already eliminated from the playoff picture, the Chiefs should be able to take the crowd –– and possibly the Broncos –– out of the game early with a couple of quick scores, whether it be on offense, defense or special teams. If the Chiefs can get ahead early, you can probably stick a fork in Denver. Given the struggles of the Broncos’ offense this season, this is not a team prone to comebacks. The defense has grown frustrated with the offense, and rightly so –– offensive coordinator Mike McCoy was fired a month ago due to the unit’s lack of productivity. What’s more, a couple of quick scores could force the Broncos to get away from the run and pass the ball, a proposition that doesn’t strike much fear due to their inconsistent quarterback play.


2. Protect Patrick


All eyes will be on quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the prized rookie who the Chiefs moved two first-round picks and a third to select in this year’s NFL Draft. Mahomes has lots of dazzling traits, particularly as it relates to his field vision, arm strength and creativity, and he’ll almost certainly make a big play or two, whether he’s given time to throw or not. But his overall performance could come down to how well the Chiefs protect him against a pass rush that can still pose problems, despite ranking 20th in sacks. The key to keeping the Broncos off Mahomes is to throw bodies at stud edge rusher Von Miller, just like the Broncos’ most recent opponents have done. Miller is a special talent with a non-stop motor. He needs to be chipped on every play, especially if starting right tackle Mitchell Schwartz doesn’t play the whole game.

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3. Load up against the run


New offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave has brought a downhill mentality to the Broncos, whose only path to winning this game is to establish the run. In all five of their wins this year, they’ve run the ball more times than they’ve passed. That said, while it would help if the Chiefs could stop the run with even-count boxes, that won’t be a given, especially if the Chiefs wisely sit edge-setting monster Justin Houston in preparation for the playoffs. That means the Chiefs might need to cheat a safety into the box to stop the run, and if that means keeping running back C.J. Anderson in check, they should absolutely do that. Despite getting little help from the quarterback position, Anderson only needs 54 yards to crack the 1,000-yard barrier this year. He’s also averaging a very respectable 4.2 yards per carry. The Chiefs have to take him away, especially on the Broncos’ pet power and zone plays.


4. Take away 88 and 10 when necessary


The Chiefs are saying all the right things about Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch, who is expected to get the nod on Sunday. And to be fair, the former first-round pick is a big (6-7, 244), athletic guy with great physical skills. But the truth is, he hasn’t proven much at the NFL level yet and the Broncos don’t appear to be too impressed, as they are expected to address the quarterback position this offseason. That said, it might be wise to make Lynch prove he can beat the Chiefs through the air. In obvious passing situations, the Chiefs might opt to devote resources toward taking away receivers Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders (who might not play). They are the two Broncos who strike fear in the passing game, and because of the Broncos’ quarterback issues, they’ve only combined for 124 catches and six touchdowns this season. Thomas almost caught that many passes alone in both the 2014 (111) and 2015 (105) seasons with Peyton Manning under center. Taking these guys away and forcing Lynch to complete passes to lesser receivers could be the smart play.

Four Broncos to watch

No. 88, WR Demaryius Thomas, 30 years old, 6-3, 229, eighth season

Joined Jerry Rice and Marvin Harrison a few years ago by recording four straight seasons with more than 90 catches and 1,300-plus yards. Had that streak snapped a year ago when he recorded 90 receptions but finished with 1,083 yards and five touchdowns. Is on track to finish with 82 catches for 951 yards and four touchdowns this season. Numbers are down this year due to consistently subpar quarterback play. Massive receiver with size, speed, burst and ball skills. Outstanding measurables for the position. Wins jump balls with ease due to his leaping ability and physicality and also shows the ability to make the spectacular catch. Route running has improved since he arrived in the league. Is a run-after-the-catch threat, both short and intermediate, due to his athleticism and strength. Flashes a nasty stiff arm and remains a reliable No. 1 receiver, despite the drop off in production. Team captain.


No. 58, OLB Von Miller, 28 years old, 6-3, 250, seventh season


Ranked No. 2 on the NFL’s top-100 list for 2017. Recorded 78 total tackles with 13 1/2 sacks (second in NFL) and 24 pressures (sixth in the NFL) last season. Is on pace to record 61 tackles and 11 sacks this season. Also has 22 pressures. Outstanding speed, burst and bend off the edge –– no one in the NFL has a better combination of physical pass-rush traits. Has always drawn lots of attention, but teams are actively looking to take him away now since he has less help than in past years. Elite first step allows him to win with speed and set up a dangerous spin move, among other moves. Complete edge rusher who is among the game’s very best. Very rarely drops into coverage. Plays his tail off and is adept and stripping the ball from quarterbacks. Team captain. Is prone to racking up offsides penalties; had four last season and has three so far this season. Is also nasty and aggressive; has been whistled three times for roughing the passer.

No. 25, CB Chris Harris Jr., 28 years old, 5-10, 199, sixth season

Ranked No. 63 on the NFL’s top-100 list for 2017. Recorded 63 tackles, 11 pass deflections and two interceptions in 2016. Is on pace to record 42 tackles, seven pass deflections and two interceptions this season. Has only surrendered three touchdowns this year. Smooth, fluid athlete who can run with most receivers and is adept in man or zone coverage. Occasionally lines up in the slot and is one of the game’s very best in that spot, as teams are apt to avoid him there. Terrific eyes; plays the game with anticipation and doesn’t get fooled often. Combines that with excellent feet and solid ball skills. Good, but not great, press corner due to overall lack of length. Competitive, reliable tackler who is willing to step up and do the job. Is also used as a blitzer at times. Very competitive, feisty and talkative. Complete corner who could start anywhere.


No. 21, CB Aqib Talib, 31 years old, 6-1, 205, 10th season

Ranked No. 37 on the NFL’s top-100 list for 2017. Recorded 43 tackles, 12 pass deflections and three interceptions in 2016. Is on pace to record 32 tackles, seven pass deflections and one interception. Has only surrendered three touchdowns this season. Long, rangy, outside corner with excellent press man ability. Has good, but not great, long speed but nonetheless matches up well against big and small receivers alike. Good leaper who can win jump balls. Nasty and supremely competitive; plays with lots of swagger. Irritant who loves to talk trash and get in receivers’ heads. Plays the game with his eyes; is adept at jumping underneath routes and taking it the distance. Very good run defender and complete cornerback, just like his buddy Chris Harris. Team captain. Aggression leads to loads of penalties; has been whistled a team-high 12 times this year, including three times for pass interference.

Prediction: Broncos 19-13

It’s not that the Broncos are a good football team. They aren’t. It’s not that I don’t have confidence in rookie Patrick Mahomes. I do. But picking the Chiefs’ backups to beat a Broncos team that features many of the same players who are only a few years removed from a Super Bowl title is disrespectful. I think too highly of Von Miller, Aqib Talib and Chris Harris Jr. to think they’ll go down without a fight. I expect Mahomes to have some impressive moments and earn some valuable experience, but it’s tough to pick a rookie against the league’s second-ranked defense.

[ctchiefsfan]

I know this is supposed to be a "meaningless game" but I really want to see us win this one so that we go into the playoffs on a 4 game winning streak. I think that would have us really hot going into the playoffs.

[Chiefs4life24]

West being out throws a crimp in their plan to rest the starters, cause Hunt has a shoulder injury, they may have to keep Kareem active in a pinch today. Also may see a lot of DAT in the backfield today, I believe DAT is the only RB playing today

[ctchiefsfan]

West being out throws a crimp in their plan to rest the starters, cause Hunt has a shoulder injury, they may have to keep Kareem active in a pinch today. Also may see a lot of DAT in the backfield today, I believe DAT is the only RB playing today

That ain't good! If we don't get the running game going the Broncos will t off on Mahomes like nobodies business.

[Chiefs4life24]

so I'm strating to think maybe it would've been best to play a few of the guys

[ctchiefsfan]

so I'm strating to think maybe it would've been best to play a few of the guys

Guess we are going to find out right soon.

[matthewschiefs]

LETS DO THIS

The Donkeys suck lets beat them with our 2s

[Eydugstr]

Destroy the hee haw squad. Let's go 10-6

[Eydugstr]

LOL TD Hunt

[Chiefs4life24]

Td hunt

[Chiefs4life24]

3-4 plays and TD

[ctchiefsfan]

Gotta LOVE IT! Now let's destroy Lynch.

[Eydugstr]

C'mon D

[Chiefster]

I like the way this one is going starting out!

[Eydugstr]

C'mon offense get the chains moving.

[ctchiefsfan]

Short punt and a KC bounce!

[Chiefster]

Well that would be an ooops.

[ctchiefsfan]

Well...that SUCKS!

[Eydugstr]

Patience....patience...

[matthewschiefs]

That pick is part of the reason it's good to get him in. He will have something to learn from

[matthewschiefs]

Come on D don't do this crap now

[Eydugstr]

Good job #40

[Eydugstr]

Held them to 3. Good.

[Chiefster]

Defense holds to a field goal.

[Chiefster]

Come on D don't do this crap now

They heard ya!

[Chiefster]

Well, that last series could have been worse and almost was.

[matthewschiefs]

This is going to be an very ugly game folks

[ctchiefsfan]

Well, that last series could have been worse and almost was.

Silver lining time. At least we didn't turn it over deep in our own territory

[Eydugstr]

C'mon D get a turnover here

[ctchiefsfan]

This is going to be an very ugly game folks

Could be. Certainly not an auspicious couple of series.

[Chiefster]

So, where resting out defensive starters as well?

[Eydugstr]

Let it be ugly.

[matthewschiefs]

So, where resting out defensive starters as well?

This is pretty much a preseason game for us just getting guys some time and experience

[ctchiefsfan]

Just got ugly for CJ Anderson.

[Eydugstr]

Good job D

[matthewschiefs]

The D is still doing their job

Though the Donkey offense is pretty terrible

[Eydugstr]

If Mahomes settles down we'll be okay.

[Seek]

Is anyone else sick of dat and his stupidity. Why did he catch that ball over his head on the 5. Putting his rookie q.b in another hole

[Seek]

And he got hurt for it.

[matthewschiefs]

Oh damn DAT is hurt

[ctchiefsfan]

Is anyone else sick of dat and his stupidity. Why did he catch that ball over his head on the 5. Putting his rookie q.b in another hole

Looks like we won't be seeing him for the rest of the day

[matthewschiefs]

Does not look good at all for DAT

This is why we are sitting guys

[Chiefster]

This is pretty much a preseason game for us just getting guys some time and experience

Yeah, what just transpired would be why we're not risking starters.

[Chiefs4life24]

He broke his leg it looks like

[Eydugstr]

First down Chesson

[ctchiefsfan]

Why are we playing Hunt?

[Eydugstr]

First down Wilson

[Chiefster]

Nice!

[matthewschiefs]

I have made a vow that I will not discuss the playcalling today based on what this game is. You get a 1 week pass Andy

[matthewschiefs]

Mahomes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

[Eydugstr]

I have made a vow that I will not discuss the playcalling today based on what this game is. You get a 1 week pass Andy

lol....

[ctchiefsfan]

Nice play under pressure Mahomes

[Chiefster]

Still showing positive things offensively.

[Seek]

That throw was on Harris too. So I don't want to hear people saying that type of throw would get picked halfnthe time

[matthewschiefs]

lol....


I can do it I really can

I reserve the right to change my mind if he starts bringing people out of the crowd to throw passes in the redzone

[Chiefster]

Does not look good at all for DAT

This is why we are sitting guys

Yup!

[Chiefster]

The defense to this point has performed pretty decently as well.

[Seek]

Love how feely is talking lunch up about how he is doing. There are guys playing inn the secondary that I didn't know where on the team.

[Chiefster]

It's called talking gentlemen!

[matthewschiefs]

Love how feely is talking lunch up about how he is doing. There are guys playing inn the secondary that I didn't know where on the team.


Pretty much the fact we are leading should make Denver ashamed

[Chiefster]

If you take their feet out from under them they'll go down regardless of who they are.

[Eydugstr]

Is it just me or are they scraping the bottom of the barrel for commentators? Beth Mowins and Jay Feely?

[Seek]

Pretty much the fact we are leading should make Denver ashamed

It's not even back up. But third stringers beating them

[matthewschiefs]

Is it just me or are they scraping the bottom of the barrel for commentators? Beth Mowins and Jay Feely?

Week 17 meaningless game treatment LOL

I don't think some fans of both teams are watching

[ctchiefsfan]

It's not even back up. But third stringers beating them

I believe you are right.

[ctchiefsfan]

This D can't tackle.

[matthewschiefs]

UHG Tackle guys tackle

[Chiefster]

It's not even back up. But third stringers beating them

Well, they we're beating them. LOL!

[Seek]

UHG Tackle guys tackle

Their rusty at tackling. Haven't tackled since preseason

[Eydugstr]

Week 17 meaningless game treatment LOL

I don't think some fans of both teams are watching

It's okay I suppose. Not sure the refs are watching either...

[ctchiefsfan]

Their rusty at tackling. Haven't tackled since preseason

They are rusty alright.

[Chiefster]

UHG Tackle guys tackle
Exactly, I get that it's meaningless but at least give better effort.

[Chiefster]

Niceness!

[Chiefs4life24]

They would be able to tackle if we didn't have these BS preseason rules of 2 hand touch. Go back to tackling

[ctchiefsfan]

Wilson is the one bright spot so far.

[Eydugstr]

Wilson!!

[Seek]

Mahomes has great vision of the field

[Eydugstr]

C'mon offense punch it in.

[ctchiefsfan]

Wilson AGAIN!

[Seek]

Wilson wasn't even playing until Dat got hurt

[matthewschiefs]

Maholmes doing a pretty damn good job considering who he's playing with

[Eydugstr]

First down Sherman

[Chiefster]

Just out of bounds.

[Eydugstr]

TD Mahomes oops maybe not

[Seek]

Just out of bounds.Yeah he is out

[Chiefs4life24]

Mahomes has wheels also

[Chiefster]

Great run by Maholmes though.

[matthewschiefs]

Look at that rookie

[ctchiefsfan]

Mahomes has wheels also

YUP! Glad we will still have a QB who is a dual threat with arm or legs.

[Seek]

Did you here all the Denver fans going oh poop.... we can't even stop the chiefs with scrubs and a rookie qb

[Chiefster]

We should at the very least tie this up.

[Seek]

We should at the very least tie this up.
It's 2 and 1

[Eydugstr]

LOL TD Sherman

[Seek]

Sausage banging it in

[Eydugstr]

C'mon Denver throw a pick 6

[ctchiefsfan]

BINGO!!!!!!! Nice job Sherman.

[matthewschiefs]

And we get the lead right back

With our 2s and 3s LOL

[Chiefster]

I hate my phone! LOL!

[Seek]

How much crapy do you think we will take playing hunt just for the rushing title.

[Eydugstr]

Gaines injured...AGAIN

[Chiefster]

Now gains is down.

[ctchiefsfan]

Dropping like flies.

[Seek]

Looks like he dislocated it

[ctchiefsfan]

How much crapy do you think we will take playing hunt just for the rushing title.

Let them whine.

[Eydugstr]

Mitchell can't cover...

[Chiefster]

Mitchell should be playing better.

[Chiefs4life24]

Goodbye Gaines you will not be missed

[Chiefster]

Mitchell can't cover...
Nope!

[Chiefster]

Pick!

[Chiefs4life24]

Turn you ****ing head MITCHELL, Goodbye Mitchell you will not be missed either

[Eydugstr]

PICK!!!!

[matthewschiefs]

PICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[matthewschiefs]

Might now be pretty But this half is nothing but amazing with our backups LOL

[Chiefster]

Really?

[Eydugstr]

Is it just me or is it amatuer night in Denver?

[Chiefster]

They're using times outs????

[Chiefster]

Nice punt! That's what they get for calling time out. LOL!

[matthewschiefs]

LOL they even fail at time outs

[Eydugstr]

Lmao @ commentators saying "Vance Joseph doing a really good job right now..."

[Chiefs4life24]

77 yard punt, check that ball for helium lol

[Chiefster]

Is it just me or is it amatuer night in Denver?

Yup, Bush league.

[ctchiefsfan]

WhAT A PUNT!

[Chiefster]

77 yard punt, check that ball for helium lol

Yup! LOL!

[Eydugstr]

77 yard punt, check that ball for helium lol
Yep check that psi....

[ctchiefsfan]

Colts fire Pagano.

[Chiefs4life24]

Raiders, Broncos, Bucs, Lions Giants, Bears, Cardinals among others, heard Toub is high on Indy and Giants list

[matthewschiefs]

Colts fire Pagano.


LET THE FIREING BEGIN

Scared to think we might lose people though

[matthewschiefs]

Our kick returners make some pretty stupid choices sometimes

[Chiefs4life24]

ive seen up to 14 teams could fire HC this year

[matthewschiefs]

ive seen up to 14 teams could fire HC this year

NFL

Not for Long

[Chiefs4life24]

My bet is Toub to the Giants and Nagy to the Colts, Sutton is high on teams lists as well

[ctchiefsfan]

ive seen up to 14 teams could fire HC this year

Gonna be a bloodbath.

[ctchiefsfan]

LET THE FIREING BEGIN

Scared to think we might lose people though

Yeah...but we know it's going to happen. We've lost people for the last 2 or 3 years.

[ctchiefsfan]

Wilson again! He's the only real weapon Mahomes has.

[matthewschiefs]

I might challenge that spot

[matthewschiefs]

Or just get the 1st on 4th that works

[Eydugstr]

Lmao Sherman first down

[ctchiefsfan]

Why go for it when you are in FG range when we are only up 4?

[matthewschiefs]

We are beating their "great d" with Albert Wilson and Sherman LMAO

[Eydugstr]

C'mon offense

[matthewschiefs]

Why go for it when you are in FG range when we are only up 4?

Because WHY NOT LOL

I love this game

[Eydugstr]

Thanks Donkeys

[matthewschiefs]

13 man on the field LMAO

[matthewschiefs]

We are seeing the lack of reps with Robertson and Mahomes

Things will get better when they get more reps

[Eydugstr]

This is the NFL's 2nd rated D?

[matthewschiefs]

Oh and for those who care

Hunt will win the rushing title

[ctchiefsfan]

Oh and for those who care

Hunt will win the rushing title

Yup. That's why we gave him a couple of reps.

[matthewschiefs]

TOUCHDOWN DEFENSE

LOL How much do the Donkeys suck

[ctchiefsfan]

Nacho down.

[Chiefs4life24]

Wilson TD

[matthewschiefs]

Beating Denver in their house by 2 tds with our 2s and 3s this is the GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED

[Chiefs4life24]

If Tennessee and Bufallo win then the Ravens and Chargers are out and we would get either the Bills or Titans

[Eydugstr]

Beating Denver in their house by 2 tds with our 2s and 3s this is the GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED

On our way to the playoffs, too...

[ctchiefsfan]

Heads up play keeping that ball moving around when they couldn't actually jump on it.

[matthewschiefs]

On our way to the playoffs, too...

And them on their way to the golf course

[Chiefs4life24]

and the bills and titans are winning

[ctchiefsfan]

If Tennessee and Bufallo win then the Ravens and Chargers are out and we would get either the Bills or Titans

Not the Bills please.

[Chiefs4life24]

If we can hold on for the 5th win vs Denver in a row we haven't done that since the 70's

[Eydugstr]

And them on their way to the golf course

Minature golf

[matthewschiefs]

SACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chiefs4life24]

Eligwe good hustle for a 5th round pick

[Eydugstr]

This is great Mahomes is out there smiling....

[ctchiefsfan]

If we can hold on for the 5th win vs Denver in a row we haven't done that since the 70's

WOW! Had no idea it had been that long.

[Chiefs4life24]

so many injuries this year what is going on with S&C

[ctchiefsfan]

This is great Mahomes is out there smiling....

He's doing pretty good...especially when you consider he doesn't have our best weapons.

[ctchiefsfan]

Wilson...7-107. REAL NICE JOB!

[Eydugstr]

Game isn't over yet guys. FINISH THEM

[Eydugstr]

Where's JC?

[Chiefs4life24]

He is out

[matthewschiefs]

Where's JC?

Inactive

[Chiefs4life24]

Again who trains these refs 2 refs within 10 yards and you call it a catch, get outta here nfl your drunk

[ctchiefsfan]

Good challenge Reid.

[Chiefs4life24]

that was cool the bronco player helped our guy up

[ctchiefsfan]

C'mon guys! Don't let them back in it.

[matthewschiefs]

PICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's kinda exciting hearing the annoncers talk about Elway picking the next QB He's the one who chose Lynch and Osweiler LOL

[Chiefs4life24]

Ok Mitchell you can keep your job for NOW

[ctchiefsfan]

Nice Mitchell!

[Chiefs4life24]

Damn Bray

[Chiefs4life24]

Were gonna lose now cause bray is in

[matthewschiefs]

Why do we keep Bray?

[Chiefs4life24]

yep were gonna lose

[Eydugstr]

Meanwhile Denver now has hope to win a ball game

[Chiefs4life24]

we need to draft another Qb or sign a veteran Backup

[Eydugstr]

Nice stop Ramik Wilson

[ctchiefsfan]

WTF happened? I went to the head and missed something?

[Chiefs4life24]

Reid Reid happened thanks Andy

[matthewschiefs]

WTF happened? I went to the head and missed something?


Tyler Bray "played"

[Eydugstr]

Lame..

[ctchiefsfan]

Tyler Bray "played"

OH FOR CHRIST'S SAKE! Why???

[Chiefs4life24]

That's game no way we win with Bray

[KCMASS]

Wonderful. How did I know that was going to happen.

[Eydugstr]

OH FOR CHRIST'S SAKE! Why???
Good question, ctc.

[Chiefs4life24]

We had it had it, F U Reid

[ctchiefsfan]

Tyler Bray "played"

What did that TOAD do? Throw a pick 6???

[Chiefs4life24]

Reid is now going back to Mahomes

[ctchiefsfan]

Oh...WTF???

[Eydugstr]

Oline wake up and block

[Eydugstr]

What did that TOAD do? Throw a pick 6???
Bad handoff to an RB

[Chiefs4life24]

Going to Bray killed all momentum

[ctchiefsfan]

We've allowed these SCUM to have hope.

[Chiefs4life24]

We've allowed these SCUM to have hope.


Reid allowed them to win because he wanted to play the dumbass I wouldn't let hold my jock

[ctchiefsfan]

Bad handoff to an RB

And put it on the ground? Well...One thing is for sure...we need a veteran backup next year. Did TOAD do that on his first regular season play?

[Eydugstr]

LOL thanks donkeys

[matthewschiefs]

Mahomes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow

[Eydugstr]

WOW!!!!

[ctchiefsfan]

Reid allowed them to win because he wanted to play the dumbass I wouldn't let hold my jock

Getting a look at Bray in a "meaningless" game made sense. No way Reid could anticipate that Bray would turn into TOAD.

[Eydugstr]

Great job Wilson

[Chiefs4life24]

off his back damn put god dang he is strong good lord, see why I like this kid guys

[matthewschiefs]

That's a play that he will learn from

Again the reason playing him today was good

[Eydugstr]

C4L was correct. Bray playing falls on Reid.

[ctchiefsfan]

On the bright side...we're seeing Mahomes underserious pressure

[ctchiefsfan]

Dangerous pass he threw there.

[ctchiefsfan]

C4L was correct. Bray playing falls on Reid.

It does. But I understand the logic behind it.

[Eydugstr]

First down Sherman

[Eydugstr]

Now Denver is beginning to understand what it feels like.

[matthewschiefs]

Make this

[Eydugstr]

Perfect kick. 2017 Chiefs are 10-6.

[ctchiefsfan]

Prediction....Foles to KC in the off season.

[Chiefs4life24]

Chiefs win Chiefs win

[Chiefs4life24]

Titans beat jags Titans are in

[Eydugstr]

What a season. And more to come.

[Eydugstr]

Did Sherman break 100yds?

[KCMASS]

Love it! Double digit season. Mahomes looked young but very good overall. I'm pleased.

[ctchiefsfan]

Love it! Double digit season. Mahomes looked young but very good overall. I'm pleased.

Got that right! Mahomes looked pretty good and he showed amazing poise in that last drive. My complements to the rookie in his first game.

[NJChiefs]

Bengals upset Ravens. Titans to KC.

[Chiefster]

So, what'd I miss??? LOL!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[ctchiefsfan]

Did Sherman break 100yds?

Rushing and receiving he accumulated 87 yards.

[ctchiefsfan]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

And to you!