Denver Broncos wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (81) pats his teammate Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) on the head after he caught a touchdown pass during the second half at Empower Field at Mile High on October 29, 2023, in Denver, Colorado. The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 24 to 9 during week 8 of the NFL regular season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) celebrates after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) in the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High October 29, 2023. Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Donovan Smith (79) defends on the play. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons celebrates along the sidelines after an interception late in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High October 29, 2023. The Broncos won 24-9. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) heads to the locker room after losing to the Denver Broncos 24-9 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on October 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
There were some open seats during the game at Empower Field at Mile High on October 29, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 24 to 9 during week 8 of the NFL regular season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) comes off the field in celebration after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 24-9 at Empower Field at Mile High October 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos cornerback Tremon Smith, left, and cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) celebrate a win at Empower Field at Mile High on October 29, 2023 in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos Head coach Sean Payton, left, talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half at Empower Field at Mile High on October 29, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 24 to 9 during week 8 of the NFL regular season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) finds running room against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) in the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High October 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos Delarrin Turner-Yell (32), second from left, Tremon Smith (1), third from left, and Nate Adkins (45) smother Kansas City Chiefs punt returner Mecole Hardman Jr. (12) in fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High October 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) under pressure from Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) in the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High October 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) escapes the grasp of Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) in the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High October 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) celebrates after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half at Empower Field at Mile High on Oct. 29, 2023, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) sets in the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High October 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) finds running room against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) in third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High October 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) in fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High October 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) scores a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) in the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High October 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) celebrates a fumble recovery during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High on Oct. 29, 2023, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) keeps the ball himself and runs down field during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High on Oct. 29, 2023 in Denver. The Denver Broncos taking on the Kansas City Chiefs during week 8 of the NFL regular season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) makes a catch on a long pass against Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) scores a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) and Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High October 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Football fan at the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs game at Empower Field at Mile High hoped that Taylor Swift would show to see Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) on Oct. 29, 2023 in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos fans before both teams took the field for warm ups at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
A fan reaches out to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) as the team headed out for warmups at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos players huddle up before heading into the locker room before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Crews remove snow from the field before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
A worker clears snow from a walkway before the Denver Broncos play the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (81) pats his teammate Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) on the head after he caught a touchdown pass during the second half at Empower Field at Mile High on October 29, 2023, in Denver, Colorado. The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 24 to 9 during week 8 of the NFL regular season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
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By Andy Cross | across@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and RJ Sangosti | rsangosti@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. The Broncos beat the Chiefs for the first time since 2015, winning 24-9.
