On Sunday, the (5-1) Kansas City Chiefs are on the road to take on the (5-2) Denver Broncos to battle for the division. Let’s see how the game plays out in Madden NFL 27.
Note: The Chiefs Madden Simulation has predicted five correct Chiefs victories.
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First quarter
Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins jump-started the offense with a 21-yard run to the Chiefs’ 48-yard line. Dobbins continued to find success on the ground,
rushing for 52 yards on the opening drive.
At the two-yard line, Kansas City’s defense looked to keep Denver out of the end zone. On third-and-goal, Nick Bolton came untouched on a blitz and sacked Bo Nix, ending the drive as Denver settled for three points.
Patrick Mahomes felt the pressure on third-and-short but escaped the pocket and connected with Xavier Worthy on the run to pick up the first down.
End of first quarter: Broncos 3, Chiefs 0
Second quarter
Three plays later, Mahomes found Rashee Rice for a 25-yard gain to get the Chiefs into Broncos territory.
On third-and-short, Andy Reid dialed up an inside-zone run for Emmett Johnson, but defensive tackle Zach Allen stopped Johnson in the backfield.
Harrison Butker drilled a 44-yard field goal to tie the game.
Nix responded by firing a laser to Marvin Mims Jr. for a 30-yard gain.
Dobbins followed with an 18-yard rush, continuing to pick up chunk yards against the Chiefs’ defense. He capped off the drive with an eight-yard rushing touchdown, scoring the first touchdown of the game.
Mahomes continued to be efficient, completing 10 consecutive passes. However, when he went for lucky number 11 on third down, his pass was batted down, ending the drive.
Butker added three more points with his leg to keep the Chiefs within striking distance.
The Broncos attempted to add three more points before halftime, but Will Lutz came up short on a 67-yard field goal attempt.
Mahomes then connected with Rice to reach the 30-yard line before finding Jalen Royals to get the Chiefs to the 17-yard line, putting Butker in prime field goal range.
Butker made the kick to cut into Denver’s lead.
End of second quarter: Broncos 10, Chiefs 9
Third quarter
After going three-for-three on field goal attempts in the first half, Butker attempted a 66-yarder but missed. The Broncos took over at the Chiefs’ 44-yard line.
Mahomes felt pressure from D.J. Jones and was sacked on third down, forcing the Chiefs to punt.
On Denver’s next possession, Khyiris Tonga sacked Nix on third down, forcing the Broncos to punt the ball back to Kansas City.
The Chiefs were unable to capitalize on the opportunity and punted the ball back to Denver.
End of third quarter: Broncos 17, Chiefs 9
Fourth quarter
The Broncos’ offense finally started clicking again as Nix picked up three crucial first downs. One of those completions went for 14 yards, with Nix taking a shot at the end of the play.
Dobbins found paydirt for the second time that afternoon, going untouched for a 12-yard rushing touchdown to extend Denver’s lead.
Mahomes knew the passing game wasn’t working, so he used his legs to pick up a crucial third-and-12 with a 14-yard rush early in the drive.
On fourth-and-four, Mahomes tried to pick up the first down with his legs once more. As he reached the ball toward the first-down marker, he took a hit and fumbled. The Broncos recovered the football, ending the Chiefs’ scoring opportunity.
At the two-minute warning, Lutz missed another 67-yard field goal attempt.
Mahomes was sacked as the clock ran out, sealing the Broncos’ victory.
End of the fourth quarter: Broncos 24, Chiefs 9
Notable stats
- Patrick Mahomes: 23 for 31 passing, 204 yards, 3 rushing attempts, 24 yards.
- Kenneth Walker: 9 rushing attempts, 39 yards, 2 receptions, 23 yards.
- Rashee Rice: 9 receptions, 85 yards.
- Travis Kelce: 5 receptions, 26 yards.
- Jalen Royals: 4 receptions, 38 yards.
- Xavier Worthy: 3 receptions, 22 yards.
- Drue Tranquill: 11 tackles, 1 tackle for loss.
- Nick Bolton: 8 tackles, 1 sack
- Khyiris Tonga: 1 sack
- Harrison Butker: 3 for 4 kicking with a long of 45.
- Bo Nix: 15 for 21 passing, 211 yards, 1 touchdown.
- J.K. Dobbins: 15 rushing attempts, 104 yards, 2 touchdowns.
- Marvin Mims Jr.: 4 receptions, 94 yards, 1 touchdown.
- Even Engram: 4 receptions, 50 yards.
- Justin Strand: 9 tackles, 1 tackle for loss.
- D.J. Jones: 1.5 sacks, 3 tackles for loss.
- Zach Allen: 1 sack, 2 tackles for loss
- Will Lutz: 1 for 3 with a long of 28.
Next week, the Chiefs are back home at Arrowhead to welcome the New York Jets. Until then, we will see how it is played out inside the EA Universe.
