Denver Broncos defeat Kansas City Chiefs 28-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · NFL · Kansas City Chiefs 24, Denver Broncos 28
The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 28-24 on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 40.5, with 52 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos final score and game recap
The Kansas City Chiefs led 7-3 after the first quarter and 17-13 at halftime. The Denver Broncos outscored the Kansas City Chiefs 15-7 in the second half, 15-0 in the fourth quarter alone. They trailed by 11 points after the third quarter and came back to win.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs): 30/41 passing for 321 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Emmett Johnson (Kansas City Chiefs): 5 catches for 128 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Bo Nix (Denver Broncos): 20/32 passing for 222 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Jonah Coleman (Denver Broncos): 4 catches for 63 yards.
Who covered the spread in Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos?
The Denver Broncos covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 4 points.
The spread opened and closed at Kansas City Chiefs -1.5.
Did Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos go over or under the total?
The game went over: 52 points combined against a closing total of 40.5, over by 11.5. 30 of the 52 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 40.5.
How did AiQ's Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Kansas City Chiefs to win at -112, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Kansas City Chiefs team total 20.5: the over, paying -115, with 24 scored.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the over, paying +105, with 10 points scored.
- First-half spread: Kansas City Chiefs +0.5 covered, paying -125.
- First-half moneyline: Kansas City Chiefs won the first half, paying -102.
- First-quarter moneyline: Kansas City Chiefs won the first quarter, paying -110.
- First-half total 20.5: the over, paying -108, with 30 points scored.
- Denver Broncos team total 20.5: the over, paying -113, with 28 scored.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Kansas City Chiefs at -110 and the Denver Broncos at -110. The Denver Broncos won at -110: $90.91 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Kansas City Chiefs, the price before the game was -112: priced below fair (−3.9% value).
Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Kansas City Chiefs 5-2 in the 2026 regular season (3-0 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight losses for the Kansas City Chiefs.
This result left the Denver Broncos 6-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 5 times. That made it four straight wins for the Denver Broncos.
What's next for Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos?
Next for the Kansas City Chiefs: the New York Jets at home on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Next for the Denver Broncos: at the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 8, 2026.