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.

The @Chiefs own Sunday night!#ChiefsKingdom | #NFL pic.twitter.com/ekS21YYLo1

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

They have lost 12 straight to Kansas City.