​DENVER, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 01: Alex Singleton #49 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after his team’s 28-24 win against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field At Mile High on November 01, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) GettyDENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 1: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Denver Broncos celebrates catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on November 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) GettyDENVER, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 01: Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs miss a field goal against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of a game at Empower Field At Mile High on November 01, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) GettyDENVER, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 01: Jonah Coleman #20 of the Denver Broncos rushes for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth quarter of a game at Empower Field At Mile High on November 01, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) GettyThe Denver Broncos, in the most dramatic of fashions, took commanding control of the division with a 28-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.Denver loves a fourth quarter comeback and this win was one of their best. Their offense put it in the hands of their defense to get a stop and keep their lead.A huge kick return from Emmitt Johnson out to the 44 yard line didn’t get things off to a great start, followed by a huge gain from Travis Kelce putting them in the red zone with control of the clock.The Chiefs ran through the Broncos to the goal line where the ball popped out, playing with the emotions of all Kansas City and Denver fans, but Kenneth Walker was ruled down. An incomplete pass and a goal line stuff from the one-yard line left it all up to one play, 4th and goal from the one-yard line.The Chiefs snapped it and scored, but flags flew, and the play was called off because of a false start on the offense. Five yards further back, the stakes are still the same.Patrick Mahomes snapped the ball and was swarmed by the Denver pass rush, throwing a wild pass that one of his offensive linemen caught and rumbled down to the one before being tackled. Flags were flying everywhere, Mahomes was ruled down, the Broncos won.GettyDENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 1: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Denver Broncos celebrates catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on November 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
It’s not often games in week eight have a playoff feel, but this was one of those games. Control of the AFC West division is up for grabs. Had the Chiefs won, they would’ve taken a three-game lead in the division over Denver.But the Broncos weren’t ready to give up their title as defending AFC West champions so early in the season and the comeback kids struck again.The Broncos started well, jump