Andy Cross, The Denver PostJohn Elway, Denver Broncos General Manager and President of Football Operations, walks on the field at Arrowhead Stadium before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) hands off to Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) on the Broncos first possession against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws a complete pass to Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) against Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Damien Wilson (54) in the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) tries to get past Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) in the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) gets past Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) in the first quarterat Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, right, during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostKansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) makes a completion against Denver Broncos cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) in the second quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) makes a pass completion against Kansas City Chiefs free safety Daniel Sorensen (49) in the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) heads down field against Kansas City Chiefs free safety Juan Thornhill (22) in the second quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) scores a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21) in the second quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostKansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) under pressure from Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (97) in the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostKansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles for a first down against Denver Broncos outside linebacker Malik Reed (59) in the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) makes a catch for a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21) in the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) and Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) flex in the end zone after Lock's touchdown pass to Patrick against the Kansas City Chiefs in the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostKansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) makes a pass reception against Denver Broncos cornerback Duke Dawson (20) and scrambles into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) and Denver Broncos outside linebacker Malik Reed (59) talk with each other on the sidelines late in the fourth quarter during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostKansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) flips in celebration in the end zone after what he thought was a touchdown, but the play was called back on a penalty in the fourth quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostKansas City Chiefs strong safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) intercepts a Drew Lock pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) on a 4th and 5 to seal the game for the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
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John Elway, Denver Broncos General Manager and President of Football Operations, walks on the field at Arrowhead Stadium before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 06, 2020.
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By Andy Cross | across@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Broncos had their best defensive effort of the season. They benefited from a Chiefs’ score that didn’t count. And, despite being two-touchdown underdogs, the visitors led late in the third quarter at Kansas City.
But, when it was over, the Chiefs had their 11th consecutive victory over the Broncos, a 22-16 win Sunday night.
Read the full game analysis here.
