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Mahomes’ third touchdown puts Chiefs 24-13 ahead of Broncos
Patrick Mahomes threw his third touchdown pass to put the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the Denver Broncos, 24-13, late in the third quarter.
Tight end Noah Gray caught the four-yard pass with 1:38 left in the quarter.
The touchdown capped an 11-play, 63-yard drive by Kansas City.
The Chiefs had moved the ball more effectively after halftime, while Denver had three three-and-outs and gained 19 yards on nine plays.
Mahomes had completed 22 of 31 passes for 254 yards and three touchdowns at that point.
The Chiefs ruled out defensive lineman Peter Woods because of a neck injury.
The score and Woods’ status may change as the game continues.
The Broncos cut the Chiefs’ lead to 24-21 with 8:55 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Bo Nix threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Nate Adkins on fourth-and-goal.
Jaylen Waddle caught a two-point conversion after the score.
Denver drove 80 yards in nine plays after having three three-and-outs in the second half.
A Yahoo Sports headline said the Broncos held on to beat the Chiefs after a goal-line stand.
- Who
- The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs.
- What
- The Broncos narrowed the Chiefs’ lead to 24-21 with a touchdown pass and a two-point conversion.
- When
- With 8:55 remaining in the fourth quarter; the game date is not stated in the article text.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The Broncos scored to move within three points of the Chiefs.
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Bo Nix threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Waddle on fourth-and-goal.
The Broncos had three three-and-outs before driving 80 yards in nine plays.
Nix threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Nate Adkins on fourth-and-goal.
Waddle caught a two-point conversion, bringing the score to 24-21.
- Score after Broncos conversion
- Chiefs 24, Broncos 21
- Touchdown pass
- Bo Nix to Nate Adkins, 2 yards
- Time remaining
- 8:55 in the fourth quarter
- Scoring drive
- 80 yards in nine plays
- Nix’s passing line
- 19-of-31 for 171 yards and two touchdowns
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