Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) talks with a teammate on the sidelines at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver as the Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 11, 2022. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos Head coach Nathaniel Hackett, left, walks the sideline during the Week 14 NFL matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 11, 2022. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos General manager George Paton walks the sidelines before the start of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks for room to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs defense at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) calls in the play against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray (83) runs past Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis (27) at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks for an opening agains the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks back toward the sidelines while taking on the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to pass against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9), left, runs past Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) comes down with an interception against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47), center, talks with teammates on the sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to pass as he is hit by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) rushes down field against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (80) comes down with a catch against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) dives for extra yards but ends up hurt on the play against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs and Wilson exited the game with a concussion. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) lays on the ground hurt on the play against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs and Wilson exited the game with a concussion. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) dove for extra yards and ends up hurt on the play at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Denver Broncos lost 34-28 to the Kansas City Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) comes off the field after getting hurt against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) celebrates one of his three touchdowns against the Kansas City Chiefs with teammate Greg Dulcich (80) at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray (28) pushes forward for extra yards against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Marlon Mack (37) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes down field against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1), center, catches the ball and looks for extra yards against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) drives the ball up the field against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (80) pushes up field after a catch against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) fumbles the snap against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos Head coach Nathaniel Hackett walks the sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) celebrates a big run against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56) celebrates a sack against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost 34-28 to the Chiefs. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) talks with a teammate on the sidelines at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver as the Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 11, 2022. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
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The Broncos lost 34-28 to AFC West rival Kansas City at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022.
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