Mahomes Throws TD Pass, Kelce Has Big Game as Chiefs Beat Broncos 19–8

Mahomes Throws TD Pass, Kelce Has Big Game as Chiefs Beat Broncos 19–8
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) makes a catch against Denver Broncos' Pat Surtain II (2) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City on Oct. 12, 2023. Ed Zurga/AP Photo
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KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Patrick Mahomes threw for 306 yards and a touchdown, Harrison Butker kicked four field goals, and the Kansas City Chiefs held off the Denver Broncos 19–8 on Thursday night, Oct. 12, for their 16th straight win over their longtime AFC West rivals.

Travis Kelce had nine catches for 124 yards for Kansas City with Taylor Swift again cheering him on from an Arrowhead Stadium suite. But the Chiefs (5–1) leaned more heavily on their defense to shut down erratic Russell Wilson and the Broncos (1–5).