Broncos capture #1 spot in AFC West with 28-24 win over Chiefs

The Denver Broncos earned the top spot in the AFC West with a 28‑24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field, Mile High. Quarterback Bo Nix completed 20 of 32 passes, a 62.5 percent rate, and tossed two touchdowns. Running back Jonah Coleman ran 41 yards on 11 carries and hauled in four receptions for 63 yards, while wide receiver Jaylen Waddle added a one‑yard touchdown. Denver’s defense, ranked fourth in total sacks league‑wide, held the Chiefs near the goal line and forced a false‑start penalty in the fourth quarter that sealed the win. The result puts the Broncos at 6‑2, moving past the Chiefs and the 49ers.

In the NBA, the Denver Nuggets fell 110‑118 to the Portland Trailblazers, bringing their record to 3‑3. Their next matchup is a home game against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, November 4 at 7 p.m. MST.

The Colorado Avalanche finished Tuesday with a 5‑2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, improving to 9‑5‑1. The team is riding a three‑game winning streak and will next face the Columbus Blue Jackets in a short turnaround.

What this means for Aurora residents: Colorado teams keep stepping up this season, giving locals plenty of thrilling games to follow at Mile High or local arenas.