DENVER (AP) — Brandon McManus was wide left and now the defending Super Bowl champs are on the outside looking in on the AFC playoff race, too. The Kansas City Chiefs capitalized on short field position following McManus’ missed 62-yard attempt to drive down and win it 30-27 on Cairo Santos’ 34-yarder that clanked off…
via Broncos Have Fallen To 7th In AFC Playoff Race — CBS Denver
The grade through the first half would likely be an F, but a second-half burst by quarterback Trevor Siemian and the rest of the offense changed this grade.
via Broncos report card and game balls from Week 12 against the Chiefs — The Denver Post
With Denver coach Gary Kubiak giving thumbs down to a certain tie and gambling with what proved to be a risky and unsuccessful field goal attempt from 62 yards late in overtime, the Broncos lost 30-27 to Kansas City.
Von Miller made plenty of big plays, as did quarterback Trevor Siemian, but they weren’t enough as Kansas City rallied for a dramatic 30-27 overtime victory. Cairo Santos’ 34-yard field goal, which hit the left upright and kicked right through the goal posts, won the game.
via Broncos blow lead late in regulation, lose to Chiefs in overtime — The Denver Post
The Kansas City Chiefs speedy receiver/returner scored on a run, a pass reception and a kick return Sunday night to become the first player to pull off that hat trick in a game since the former Bears great in 1965, according to NFL Research.
via Tyreek Hill scores by run, pass catch and return for Chiefs in win over Broncos — The Denver Post
SQUANDERED. The Broncos’ blown lead late in regulation led to a 30-27 loss in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs. Denver fell to 7-4 as the defense faltered after its early dominance.
via Broncos Insider: Denver squanders late lead, falls to Chiefs — The Denver Post
Why did the Broncos attempt a 62 yard FG in the 27-30 loss to the Chiefs? I believe the coaching staff thought an “icing time out” was coming from Kansas City. Giving Denvers kicker, McManus, a practice shot and a look to decide to proceed with the FG. Unfortunately, we all know the turn out.
Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian made the first offensive play of the night for either side. And it was enough to give his side the lead. Siemian just did an incredible job of avoiding Justin Houston’s rush, circling back across field and firing a laser to wide receiver Jordan Taylor, giving the Broncos a 10-9 lead…
via Trevor Siemian shows athleticism, gives Broncos the lead — ProFootballTalk
Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian made the first offensive play of the night for either side. And it was enough to give his side the lead. Siemian just did an incredible job of avoiding Justin Houston’s rush, circling back across field and firing a laser to wide receiver Jordan Taylor, giving the Broncos a 10-9 lead…
via Trevor Siemian shows athleticism, gives Broncos the lead — ProFootballTalk
The first sign things were different came right at the top: The start was good.
via Nuggets start fast, hold on to down Suns — The Denver Post
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