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Posts Tagged ‘Kansas City Chiefs’
Broncos vs. Chiefs: Thursday Injury Report
December 27th, 2012 - 2:56pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by Stuart Zaas
Broncos vs. Chiefs: Wednesday Injury Report
December 26th, 2012 - 3:04pm by Tyler EverettOther posts by Tyler Everett
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Chiefs’ Ground Game a Bright Spot
December 26th, 2012 - 11:55am by Sam DavisOther posts by Sam Davis
Only three running backs have surpassed the 100-yard mark against the Denver defense in 2012. The last one to do it – the Chiefs’ Jamaal Charles — is coming to Denver on Sunday.
Denver has faced a handful of elite rushers in 2012 and has fared well enough to stand as NFL’s the third-ranked rush defense heading into Week 17.
But five weeks ago, Charles ran it 23 times for 107 yards against the Broncos. The Chiefs hope to feed them another heavy dose of Charles on Sunday.
“Jamaal has done a really nice job for us, has a chance to become a 1,500-yard rusher and that’s something that doesn’t happen every day,” Kansas City Head Coach Romeo Crennel said in a conference call. “Everybody can’t do that. He has good ability and he’s helped this team quite a bit.”
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Broncos at Chiefs: Participation Breakdown
November 27th, 2012 - 5:28pm by Sam DavisOther posts by Sam Davis
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Inside the Numbers: Week 12
November 27th, 2012 - 7:24am by Stuart ZaasOther posts by Stuart Zaas
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The Broncos 1.000 winning percentage for the month of November marked the eighth time in franchise history that the team has gone undefeated during November.
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Von Miller’s 14 sacks this season represent the third-most in a single season in franchise history.
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Five different Broncos tied for the team lead with four receptions at Kansas City: wide receivers Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker and Brandon Stokley, tight ends Jacob Tamme and running back Knowshon Moreno.
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The Broncos earned their sixth consecutive win with a 17-9 victory over the Chiefs on Sunday. The current stretch, which ties for the fourth-longest single-season winning streak in team history, makes Denver the only NFL team with six straight wins in each of the last two years.
Broncos at Chiefs: Key Plays
November 25th, 2012 - 6:24pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by Stuart Zaas
Third-and-3 from the Denver 16: On the first drive of the game, the Chiefs marched down the field and were knocking on the door when they decided to go to a trick play on third down. Running back Peyton Hills took a direct snap and ran to his right before stopping and throwing across the field to quarterback Brady Quinn. Elvis Dumervil was there in coverage and the pass fell incomplete, forcing Kansas City to settle for a 34-yard field goal from Ryan Succop.
Fourth-and-12 from the Denver 18: After a 39-yard Britton Colquitt punt, Kansas City punt returner Javier Arenas brought the punt back 20 yards, setting up the Chiefs with a first down at the Denver 37. Kansas City turned that strong field position into points with a 22-yard field goal by Succop to open a 6-0 lead.
Third-and-5 from the Kansas City 43: With the Chiefs looking to add to their 6-0 advantage in the second quarter, linebacker Von Miller collected his 14th sack of the season, dropping Quinn for a 1-yard loss to bring up fourth down.
Third-and-8 from the Denver 33: Linebacker Wesley Woodyard ruined the Chiefs’ scoring plans with a third-down sack of Quinn. The play resulted in a loss of 9 yards and knocked Kansas City out of field goal range.
Broncos at Chiefs: Quotables
November 25th, 2012 - 5:48pm by Tyler EverettOther posts by Tyler Everett
Head Coach John Fox
On whether the game was tougher than expected
“No, they’re all tough. When you’ve been doing this as long as I have, 24-years worth, you know they’re always tough. We knew this was going to be a tough game. We talked all week – our guys knew. Again, we watched the tape. We knew they were a very talented defense. They played us very tough and we expected it.”
On not forcing any turnovers and not allowing touchdowns
“Well, we did get one there at the end, but that was kind of garbage time. We did get the one interception. But, hats off to our defense. We struggled a little bit on the run, but they’re a very good run team. That back combo is as good as there is in the lead. (Jamaal) Charles came into the game as the fourth-leading rusher in the AFC, so we knew they were going to try to play keepaway and run the ball. I thought our defense did a great job on third down. I think the stats were about 3-of-14, which is going to be critical to get it back and eliminate those touchdowns. They had three trips and again, it’s something we work really hard on – the red area. Holding them to three field goals was key in the game.”
On running back Knowshon Moreno
“We kind of knew that – we didn’t want to tell a lot of people, but Knowshon has had a great attitude. Things haven’t gone perfect for him. I knew he would perform well, his teammates knew he would perform well and he did. We’re proud of his effort.”
Broncos at Chiefs: Gameday Coverage
November 25th, 2012 - 2:22pm by Sam DavisOther posts by Sam Davis
BRONCOS AT CHIEFS:
The Broncos defeated the Chiefs by a final score of 17-9 on Sunday, improving their record to 8-3. Denver trailed 6-0 late in the first half before outscoring Kansas City 17-3 the rest of the way for the victory. Below are the blogs from today’s action.
BRONCOS TAKE DOWN KANSAS CITY, 17-9: The Denver defense kept the Chiefs out of the end zone for the entire afternoon and two Peyton Manning touchdown passes helped the Broncos notch their sixth consecutive victory.
BRONCOS ON TWITTER: Follow the action on Twitter, as well, via the Broncos’ official gameday account. @BroncosGameday will keep fans updated with live, in-game updates throughout tonight’s matchup. To chime in with your tweets, use #DENvsKC.
BRONCOS AT CHIEFS PREVIEWS: As you await kickoff, read DenverBroncos.com’s in-depth preview, including important matchups on each side of the ball, notable facts and a key to victory for Denver. Also, watch NFL Films’ preview of the game.
NFL GAMEPASS: For international Broncos fans located outside the United States and Mexico, watch today’s game live and in HD with NFL GamePass.
BRONCOS MOBILE APP: For those of you who follow the action on your smartphone, there’s a free official Broncos mobile app. On your smartphone, visit BroncosMobile.com to download it.
BRONCOS ON INSTAGRAM: The Broncos have joined Instagram. Follow the team’s account, DenverBroncos, for exclusive, behind-the-scenes photos from Dove Valley, road trips and gameday.
BRONCOS TV ON SITE: ARROWHEAD STADIUM: Watch the newest installment of Broncos TV On Site as Gray Caldwell and Chris Hall preview the game from the field.
PREGAME PHOTO GALLERY: View photos from Arrowhead Stadium prior to kickoff.
INACTIVES: The inactive players for Sunday’s contest have been announced.
MORENO ACTIVE, LOOKS TO DUPLICATE CAREER SUCCESS VS KC: Suiting up on gameday for the first time in 10 weeks, Knowshon Moreno looks to continue the success he has had against Kansas City in the past.
CHIEFS WIN COIN TOSS: The Chiefs won the coin toss and elected to receive. Click here for the captains and starters.
CHIEFS SCORE FIRST WITH FIELD GOAL: The Chiefs drove 55 yards on an 11-play drive and kicked a field goal for the first points of the game.
SECOND FIELD GOAL PUTS CHIEFS UP 6-0: The Denver defense held Kansas City to a field goal after the Chiefs took over in Broncos territory.
BRONCOS TAKE LEAD BEFORE HALF: The Broncos drove 94 yards on 11 plays for a touchdown in the final minutes of the first half to take a 7-6 lead.
FIRST HALF AUDIO HIGHLIGHTS: Listen to highlights from the first half, courtesy of AM 850 KOA.
INJURY UPDATE: Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster is out with a head/neck injury. Check this blog for any further injury updates.
CHIEFS TAKE LEAD WITH THIRD FIELD GOAL: The Chiefs took a 9-7 lead with a 49-yard field goal.
MANNING TO THOMAS MAKES IT 14-9: Peyton Manning hit wideout Demaryius Thomas for a 30-yard touchdown to give Denver a third-quarter lead.
THOMAS TOPS 1,000, BRONCOS ADD TO LEAD: Demaryius Thomas reached the 1,000-yard receiving mark on the season and the Broncos extended the lead to 17-9 with a field goal.
Broncos Take Down Kansas City, 17-9
November 25th, 2012 - 2:21pm by Tyler EverettOther posts by Tyler Everett
The Broncos made it six wins in a row with a 17-9 defeat of Kansas City Sunday.
After a slow start that saw the Chiefs lead 6-0 late in the first half, Denver got on the board for the first time with a 7-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Peyton Manning to tight end Jacob Tamme with 23 seconds to play in the first half.
Kansas City added its third field goal of the afternoon to retake the lead at 9-7 midway through the third quarter, but Denver responded with a 30-yard touchdown pass from Manning to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas just three minutes later for a 14-9 lead.
Both team’s defenses were stout the rest of the way, with the Chiefs and Broncos failing to score until Denver salted the game away with a 12-play, 68-yard drive that culminated in a 34-yard field goal by kicker Matt Prater. After taking over possession with 6:24 to play in the fourth quarter, the Broncos added Prater’s field goal with just 14 seconds remaining to seal the deal.
On the afternoon, Manning finished 22-for-37 for 285 yards and two touchdowns, with four completions apiece to running back Knowshon Moreno, Tamme and wide receivers Eric Decker, Thomas and Brandon Stokley. Moreno also picked up 85 yards rushing on 20 carries to help balance the offensive attack.
Defensively, Denver limited Kansas City to just 264 yards of total offense and kept the Chiefs out of the end zone.
Thomas Tops 1,000, Broncos Add to Lead
November 25th, 2012 - 2:01pm by Sam DavisOther posts by Sam Davis
Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas’ 27-yard third-down catch in the fourth quarter allowed the Broncos to keep the ball moving and drain additional clock en route to a 34-yard Matt Prater field goal which gave the Broncos a 17-9 lead.
It also put the wide receiver over the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his three-year career, becoming the 31st player in team history to hit that milestone in a season.
On the season, he now has 61 catches for 1,015 yards and six touchdowns – all three career highs.
Thomas is the game’s leading receiver with 82 yards on four catches.
On the drive, he made a pair of first-down grabs as the offense soaked up 6:10 of clock and left the Chiefs with :18 remaining.
Running back Knowshon Moreno helped the drive along with six carries.