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Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs in 31-10 victory over Broncos

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 5:01 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs in 31-10 victory over Broncos

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs secured a decisive 31-10 win against the Denver Broncos on Monday night. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes showcased his agility, throwing for 184 yards and two touchdowns while contributing a rushing touchdown. A noteworthy play involved Mahomes executing a 'Heisman' shovel pass for a touchdown, echoing 1930s football. The Chiefs' defense restricted the Broncos to 176 total yards. This victory comes after a disappointing previous season for Kansas City, signaling a potential resurgence as they prepare to face the Indianapolis Colts next Sunday.

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•Mahomes threw for 184 yards, ran for a touchdown.
•Kenneth Walker III scored on a shovel pass play.
•Chiefs defense held Broncos to 176 total yards.
•Travis Kelce surpassed Jason Witten in receiving yards for tight ends.
•Chiefs host the Colts next on Sunday night.

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5:01 PMYahoo Sports — A 1930s 'Heisman' shovel pass sets tone for Chiefs' 31-10 win over Denver, and maybe for the season

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It might well have been the first time that Patrick Mahomes had lined up in a three-point stance since he was a kid, but that's how they did things back in the 1930s, when the grainy, black-and-white game film that inspired the play was recorded. The Chiefs quarterback was joined in the backfield, down near the Denver goal line, by backup QB Justin Fields and running back Kenneth Walker III. Mahomes took the snap as he popped out of his stance, and with everyone flying into motion at once, scooped a little shovel pass to Walker coming across in front of him, and he scooted into the end zone for the touchdown.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAVE SKRETTA

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