The Kansas City Chiefs added another dramatic chapter to their winning streak Sunday, beating the Denver Broncos 16-14 on Leo Chenal’s walk-off block of Wil Lutz’s 35-yard field goal attempt as time expired.
Chenal, a Chiefs linebacker, penetrated the center of Denver’s field goal unit to deflect Lutz’s kick, securing Kansas City’s 15th consecutive victory dating to last season.
“It’s a complete shock,” Chenal said. “I was really praying for something to happen.”
Coach Andy Reid credited preparation and execution. “We took advantage of something we saw in their field-goal operation. We work on it like crazy.”
Patrick Mahomes threw for 266 yards and a touchdown, while Travis Kelce added eight catches for 64 yards and a score. The Chiefs became the fifth Super Bowl champion to start the next season 9-0.
Bo Nix led Denver with 215 yards passing and two touchdowns.
Coach Sean Payton said, “We outplayed them, but didn’t finish.”
The Chiefs face Buffalo next Sunday, while Denver plays Atlanta.
Key Stats
- Mahomes: 266 yards passing, 1 TD
- Kelce: 8 catches, 64 yards, 1 TD
- Nix: 215 yards passing, 2 TDs
- Chenal: game-winning block
Injury Report
- Chiefs: Wanya Morris (knee) returned in fourth quarter
Upcoming Schedule
- Denver: at Atlanta, next Sunday
- Kansas City: at Buffalo, next Sunday
NFL Scoreboard:
Thursday, 11/7/24:
Baltimore 35, Cincinnati 34
Sunday, 11/10/24:
Carolina 20, NY Giants 17 (at Munich)
New England 19, Chicago 3
San Francisco 23, Tampa Bay 20
Kansas City 16, Denver 14
Buffalo 30, Indianapolis 20
Pittsburgh 28, Washington 27
Minnesota 12, Jacksonville 7
New Orleans 20, Atlanta 17
LA Chargers 27, Tennessee 17
Arizona 31, NY Jets 6
Philadelphia 34, Dallas 6
Detroit 26, Houston 23
Monday, 11/11/24:
Miami 23, LA Rams 15
