AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDemaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos reaches for a pass that is out of his reach during the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Kansas City Chiefs won 27-23. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostPatrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs evades a tackle during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum (4) and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) hug after the game as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA flyover during the National Anthem before the game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostThunder takes the field before the game as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostCase Keenum (4) of the Denver Broncos is introduced to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCase Keenum (4) of the Denver Broncos and teammates stand for the National Anthem before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDomata Sr. Peko (94) of the Denver Broncos pours water on his head before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostGarett Bolles (72) of the Denver Broncos before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, October 1, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostA member of the Denver Broncos Thunderstorm Skydive team before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostA Denver Broncos fan during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Royce Freeman (28) gets a gain of 18 yards in the first quarter as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostKareem Hunt (27) of the Kansas City Chiefs is face masked by Adam Gotsis (99) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostKareem Hunt (27) of the Kansas City Chiefs runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostShelby Harris (96) of the Denver Broncos tackles Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostPatrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs throws during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostChris Jones (95) of the Kansas City Chiefs tackles Case Keenum (4) of the Denver Broncos as he throws during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Royce Freeman (28) gets a gain of 18 yards in the first quarter as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) runs for 17 yards in the first quarter as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs talks into his headset during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostKansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) fumbles the snap before recovering in the first quarter as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostKansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) is stopped for no gain by Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) and Denver Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis (99) as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPatrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostShelby Harris (96) of the Denver Broncos tackles Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, October 1, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPatrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs throws during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCase Keenum (4) of the Denver Broncos throws while hit by Justin Houston (50) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos linebacker Todd Davis (51) puts pressure on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) before Mahomes gets off the pass as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostKansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) breaks tackles for a gain of 45 yards in the second quarter as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostKansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) breaks tackles for a gain of 45 yards in the second quarter as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) hits Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) as he throws a pass in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKareem Hunt (27) of the Kansas City Chiefs runs up the sidelines during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPatrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles out of the pocket during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum (4) hands off to Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) in the second quarter as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRoyce Freeman (28) of the Denver Broncos rushes with the ball during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRoyce Freeman (28) of the Denver Broncos rushes for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRoyce Freeman (28) of the Denver Broncos rushes for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph on the sidelines in the second quarter as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) catches a pass in the second quarter but lands out of bounds as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostKarl Mecklenburg takes the field during the halftime show as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostSimon Fletcher takes the field during the halftime show as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) takes the field after halftime as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) makes a catch for 12 yards in the fourth quarter as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDarian Stewart (26) of the Denver Broncos tries to tackle Demetrius Harris (84) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBradley Chubb (55) of the Denver Broncos is unable to tackle Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum (4) in the huddle during the fourth quarter as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostOrlando Scandrick (22) of the Kansas City Chiefs is called for pass interference while defending Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos rushes for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos celebrates scoring a touchdown with Garett Bolles (72) during the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos before the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostKansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley (17) grabs the face mask of Denver Broncos defensive back Chris Harris (25) in the fourth quarter as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) puts pressure on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) but he gets the pass off for a first down in the fourth quarter as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTravis Kelce (87) of the Kansas City Chiefs spins out of a tackle during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) gets to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) just as he released the pass for a first down in the fourth quarter as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPatrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs points after a pass during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostRoyce Freeman (28) of the Denver Broncos evades a tackle by Ron Parker (38) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum (4) is pushed down as he scrambles in the fourth quarter as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) can't come up with the catch on second down in the fourth quarter as the Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKareem Hunt (27) of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Kansas City Chiefs won 27-23. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, October 1, 2018.
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Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos reaches for a pass that is out of his reach during the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Kansas City Chiefs won 27-23. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
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The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night, Oct. 1, 2018 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Kansas City won 27-23.