Extremely disappointing since the start of the season, the Denver Broncos were able to secure a prestigious 24-9 win against the strong Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday evening at Empower Field.
Due to a virus, there were doubts Patrick Mahomes would be at the game, but he ultimately played. He tried everything to give his team the opportunity to leave Denver with a win – in vain.
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Despite everything, he will have finished his workday with 24 completed passes on 38 attempts and gained 241 yards. To stay in the game, the Chiefs (6-2) relied on kicker Harrison Butker, who made three field goals, including one from 56 yards.
However, we cannot say that it is thanks to the brilliance of Mahomes’ opponent Russell Wilson that the Broncos (3:5) emerged victorious from this duel. Despite three touchdown passes, the last City suffered six quarterback sacks and completed just 12 of his 19 passes, accumulating 114 yards through the air.
The Chiefs hadn’t lost since the first game of the season on September 9th. Next week they face the Miami Dolphins.
Joe Burrow in form against the 49ers
In the 31:17 victory of the Cincinnati Bengals (4:3) against the San Francisco 49ers (5:3) we were able to see Joe Burrow in full possession of his powers.
From the first moments of the game, Burrow showed what he’s made of in a sequence in which he showed great sacrifice, picking off several 49ers players before joining teammate Tee Higgins on a 20-yard punt -Play move followed.
He caught two touchdown passes in the first quarter alone before adding a third when he passed to Ja’Marr Chase for 17 yards. Burrow finished the game 87.5% efficient (28/32) on his passes, gaining 293 yards.
Joe Mixon also had a good game, reaching the pay zone once and collecting 87 yards on the ground on 16 attempts.