Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs

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Following their narrow victory over the Green Bay Packers in front of their home crowd, the Denver Broncos are set to return to Empower Field at Mile High this Sunday, aiming to conclude their homestand with a win against the Kansas City Chiefs. Denver secured a 19-17 win over the Packers through well-timed offensive contributions, a critical 52-yard go-ahead field goal by kicker Wil Lutz, and a game-sealing interception by safety P.J. Locke.

The Broncos intend to maintain this positive momentum as they face the Chiefs for the second time this season. In their initial encounter in Week 6 in Kansas City, Denver's defense effectively contained the high-octane Chiefs offense, holding them to just one touchdown in five red-zone visits. The Broncos' defense demonstrated its prowess by shutting out the Packers' offense during the first half, and they are determined to carry forward the notable improvements made in October.

On the offensive front, running back Javonte Williams achieved his highest yardage performance since 2021, while wide receiver Courtland Sutton scored his fifth touchdown of the season. Both players have played crucial roles in the Broncos' offense, which has successfully struck a balance between the running and passing aspects. Although the Chiefs are a formidable team, Denver is gearing up for a prime opportunity to secure their first victory against them since 2015 and head into the bye week with a winning streak.

As for player availability, wide receiver Brandon Johnson is questionable due to a hamstring injury, while left tackle Garett Bolles, outside linebacker Baron Browning, safety Justin Simmons, and running back Dwayne Washington have not received game statuses and are expected to be ready for the game. Kansas City has ruled linebacker Nick Bolton out, and they have not provided game statuses for kicker Harrison Butker, safety Mike Edwards, running back Jerick McKinnon, and wide receiver Justin Watson.

The Denver Broncos are striving to achieve something they haven't accomplished since 2015. To put it plainly, there are several objectives the Broncos aim to attain for the first time since 2015. However, let's focus on one of these goals that might be within reach this upcoming weekend.

Denver hasn't secured a victory against the Kansas City Chiefs since Week 2 of that particular season, amounting to a daunting streak of 16 consecutive losses. Interestingly, the Broncos have never defeated Patrick Mahomes since he assumed the role of the Chiefs' starting quarterback, resulting in a 12-0 record against them.

If there's a consistent and critical factor in their matchups, especially this season, it's this: the need for the Broncos' offense to perform effectively. When these two teams clashed on Thursday Night Football in Kansas City, the outcome might have been different had Denver's offense managed to score at least 20 points, providing them a credible opportunity to win the game. It's worth acknowledging that Mahomes and the Chiefs' offense might have been testing Denver's defense. For the Broncos' losing streak to come to an end on Sunday, it's imperative that Russell Wilson and the Denver offense put up a minimum of 24 points.

Patrick Mahomes II currently ranks third in the NFL for the 2023 season, having accumulated 2,017 passing yards in seven games, averaging 288.1 yards per game. He boasts a completion rate of 69.5% and has thrown 15 touchdowns (ranking second in the NFL) while committing six interceptions. Mahomes has also rushed for 214 yards, although he hasn't scored a rushing touchdown, maintaining an average of 30.6 rushing yards per game.

Isiah Pacheco, on the other hand, has an average of 4.2 yards per carry (ranking 20th in the NFL) and gains approximately 59.9 rushing yards per game, amassing a total of 419 rushing yards. He has scored three rushing touchdowns this season. Pacheco has also been a target in the passing game, with 23 targets resulting in 21 receptions (averaging 3.0 receptions per game) for 163 yards (averaging 23.3 yards per game) and one touchdown.

In the six games he has played, Travis Kelce has been averaging 87.5 yards and 8.0 receptions per game, accumulating 525 receiving yards and securing 48 catches (ranking eighth in the NFL). He has been targeted 59 times and has four receiving touchdowns, also ranking eighth in the NFL. Meanwhile, Rashee Rice has contributed 305 receiving yards and three touchdowns with 26 catches on 34 targets, averaging 3.7 receptions and 43.6 yards per game.

Russell Wilson is currently achieving an average of 7.0 passing yards per attempt, ranking 18th in the NFL. He's also accumulating 214.1 yards per game this season, completing 66.4% of his passes. In seven games, he has thrown for a total of 1,499 yards, with 13 touchdowns (ranking fifth in the NFL) and four interceptions. Additionally, Wilson has contributed 171 rushing yards, making him the third-highest rusher on the Broncos.

Courtland Sutton's 2023 season statistics show he has made 31 receptions for 351 yards and has scored five receiving touchdowns, which is the fourth-highest in the NFL. He's been targeted 43 times and maintains an average of 4.4 receptions per game.

Jaleel McLaughlin has an average of 33.6 rushing yards per game this season, totaling 235 yards and scoring one rushing touchdown. Alongside his ground game, he has caught 10 passes out of 12 targets for 59 yards, ranking eighth on the Broncos, and has achieved two receiving touchdowns, with an average of 8.4 yards per game.

Javonte Williams hasn't scored on the ground, but he has managed to rush for a total of 272 yards, averaging 4.3 yards per attempt and 45.3 yards per game. He has also caught 14 passes for 65 yards, which places him seventh on the Broncos. He's been targeted 19 times, with an average of 10.8 yards per game.