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Chiefs Kingdom Reacts to Heartbreaking Loss Against Broncos
Nov 16, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Chiefs Kingdom Reacts to Heartbreaking Loss Against Broncos

Originally posted on Kansas City Chiefs on SI
By Fernando Alfaro-Donis  |  Last updated Nov 16, 2025 7:44 PM ET

The Kansas City Chiefs are taking on the Denver Broncos for the first time this season on the road, in a Week 11 matchup that has major importance for the Chiefs' playoff chances. Patrick Mahomes is looking for redemption after his poor outing against the Buffalo Bills' defense.

At 5 - 4, the Chiefs can't afford more, if any, losses for the rest of the season. Their defense has what it takes to neutralize Bo Nix and the Broncos' offense, but all eyes are on Mahomes and their offense to see whether or not they can beat the fearsome Broncos' defensive front.

Chiefs Kingdom Reacts

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The Broncos started the game on offense, and it led to a Broncos field goal. They were driving down the field, but Chris Jones came up clutch on third down to hold them to 3. He was impactful all drive, and the Chiefs are going to need him to show up.

The Chiefs couldn't get their offense to respond with an opening drive for points, and they punted the ball back to the Broncos, who scored another field goal. Up 6 - 0, the Chiefs finally get on the board with a field goal of their own after a promising drive fizzled out in the red zone.

Coming out of their bye week, the Chiefs are uncharacteristically undisciplined; they have 4 penalties so far, and their laxness has even spread to their special teams.

The Chiefs responded with a field goal to tie the game, but this game has been messy on both sides.

The Chiefs have one last gasp to score before halftime, and Mahomes delivers a strike to Xavier Worthy, who drops it. They'll receive the second half kickoff, but coming out of their bye week, the Chiefs look flat.

The Chiefs have played an unimpressive first half of football, with them not even getting an opportunity for points before halftime, as Mahomes was sacked. This is a must-win game for them, and they're not showing up.

In the opening possession of the second half, the Chiefs looked to return to form, with Mahomes and Travis Kelce connecting repeatedly during their drive. Unfortunately, Mahomes throws an interception, and the Chiefs' offense continues to stall out.

The Broncos made the Chiefs pay for that Mahomes interception, as they scored the first touchdown of the game to go up 13 - 6. To make matters even worse, the Chiefs' defense committed another penalty.

Mahomes made up for his interception with a beautiful deep ball to Tyquan Thornton, which was capped off by a Kareem Hunt touchdown run. The game's now tied heading into the 4th quarter.

The Chiefs' defense was able to hold the Broncos' offense to a field goal. Mahomes has to answer with a field goal or better if they don't want to fall behind in the 4th quarter.

Mahomes links up with Kelce to take the lead on an impressive touchdown drive. A historic drive, as with that score, Kelce becomes the franchise leader of total touchdowns for the Chiefs. They needed to respond, and they did so in fashion. The extra point was blocked, as they only hold a 3-point lead.

The Broncos tied the game with a field goal of their own, but the Chiefs responded with a punt. The Broncos had the ball to end the game, and it resulted in one final field goal. The Chiefs lost to the Broncos in Week 11, dropping them to 5 - 5.


This article first appeared on Kansas City Chiefs on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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