The Kansas City Chiefs extended their win streak over the Denver Broncos to 13, as Patrick Mahomes bested Drew Lock, 28-24. Kansas City was actually facing a four-point halftime deficit thanks to two first-half rushing touchdowns from Lock, but a second-half surge got the Chiefs into the win column, and gives them a chance at the No. 1 seed in the AFC should the Tennessee Titans lose to the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Mahomes completed 27 of 44 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns. Tyreek Hill injured his heel pregame, and played limited snaps. With him out, Mecole Hardman was the leading receiver for Kansas City with eight catches for 103 yards on 11 targets.
While a win is a win, this wasn’t exactly the kind of defensive performance the Chiefs wanted to put on tape heading into the postseason. The Broncos racked up 191 rushing yards, led by Melvin Gordon’s 110 yards. Denver also scored each of its three touchdowns on the ground. Apart from the defensive front allowing ball-carriers to break into the second and third levels, those in the secondary struggled to tackle as well.
Tennessee defeated Houston Sunday 28-25 to seal up the AFC’s top seed and first round bye.