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By Matt Audilet
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The Denver Broncos overcame an 11-point fourth quarter deficit against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, notching a 28-24 victory at Mile High Stadium.
The Broncos offense took the lead on a Jonah Coleman touchdown with just under two minutes remaining in the game. And after a good return from Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson, superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes got the ball at the 50-yard line with a chance to mount a game-winning drive.
A false start call erased what would've been a game-winning touchdown, and the Broncos defense ultimately sealed the game with a sack on 4th-and-goal.
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After the game, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix met Mahomes for a postgame handshake.
"I was scared to death when you got the ball back," Nix said.
Mahomes finished the game with 321 passing yards and three passing touchdowns. Meanwhile, Nix completed 20 of his 32 pass attempts for 222 yards and two touchdowns.
With this victory, the Broncos secured solo first place in the AFC West.
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The Chiefs will look to bounce back in a Week 9 contest against the New York Jets. Nix and the Broncos are gearing up for a Week 9 matchup against the Carolina Panthers.
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