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Chiefs Keep AFC West Lead With 22-9 Victory Over Broncos

Dec 5, 2021, 10:11 PM

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Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles against Malik Reed #59 of the Denver Broncos during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

(Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

BY DAVE SKRETTA, AP

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The resurgent Kansas City defense shut down Teddy Bridgewater and the Broncos and the Chiefs beat Denver 22-9 on Sunday night for their fifth straight win.

The AFC West runs through Kansas City. 💪#ChiefsKingdom | #NFL pic.twitter.com/4am5820BRl

— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) December 6, 2021

Daniel Sorenson returned an interception 75 yards for a touchdown for Kansas City Patrick Mahomes had 184 yards passing with a touchdown run and an interception for the Chiefs, who now lead the Chargers by a game and the Broncos and Raiders by two in their race for a sixth straight AFC West championship.

Javonte Williams started in place of the injured Melvin Gordon III and had 102 yards rushing along with a late touchdown catch for the Broncos.