The Call for the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday is to send a message to the Broncos in the Rocky Mountains, cutting off their oxygen and shattering their hopes for the AFC West title.
The Mandate: Zero Offense Turnovers, Three Defensive Takeaways
The Chiefs are coming out of the bye week energized and facing an 8-2 Broncos team that boasts a top-5 defense and leads the NFL in Sacks. This is a divisional fight where discipline and altitude strategy will win. The goal is to control the ball, control the pace, and choke the oxygen out of the Broncos’ game plan.
My All-22 study confirms our path to victory lies in absolute ball security and forcing mistakes on defense.
Key Personnel Updates (Chiefs): The return of LT Josh Simmons (Full Practice) strengthens the offensive line. However, the injury to sack-leader George Karlaftis (Limited – Thumb) is a significant concern that requires immediate compensation from the defensive front. The ankle injury to Xavier Worthy (Limited – Ankle) shifts the field-stretching role to the electric Tyquan Thornton.
| Unit Challenge | Chiefs’ Plan of Attack | Broncos’ Confirmed Vulnerability |
| Chiefs Offense vs. Broncos D | Zero Turnovers & Possession. With Simmons back, we focus on high-percentage passes and maximum clock control. The Offense MUST have 0 Giveaways. | Secondary/LB Depth. Pat Surtain II (CB) is questionable, and Alex Singleton (ILB) is OUT, giving us clear areas to attack in the passing game. |
| Chiefs Defense vs. Broncos O | Take The Ball Away. The defense must compensate for Karlaftis limited status by attacking second-year QB Bo Nix for a minimum of 3 Takeaways. | Forced Mistakes by Nix. Nix has thrown 8 interceptions this season and is prone to fumbles (5 fumbles, 1 lost in 2025). We must create chaos to force these errors. |
Part I: Offensive Strategy — Discipline and Targeted Speed
With Trey Smith and Josh Simmons anchoring the line, we are built to withstand Denver’s league-leading pass rush. We plan to use clever passing to wear them down and control the clock.
The All-22 Power Play: Attack the DB Depth and Protect the Ball
- Pocket Discipline is Critical: Mahomes must be surgically precise and make quick decisions. We win by executing short, timed throws to receivers crossing the middle or checking down to the backs, moving the chains, and tiring their front seven.
- Unleash ‘My Golden Jacket Kid’: Rashee Rice AKA my Golden jacket kid remains the priority weapon, exploiting Denver’s compromised secondary depth on short slants, quick outs, and screens.
- Thornton Stretches the Field: With Worthy limited, Tyquan Thornton must be utilized for deep shots to push the safeties back and open up the intermediate routes for Rice and Kelce.
- Run with Purpose: We will use Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith for controlled carries to maintain balance and secure time of possession, particularly since Isiah Pacheco is still out (DNP – Knee).
The Receiver-First Mandate
| Target | Role & Mandate | Target Usage |
| Rashee Rice AKA my Golden jacket kid | The Chain Mover. Exploit the void created by the potential absence of Pat Surtain II. YAC must be a priority. | 10-14 Targets (Increased Focus) |
| Tyquan Thornton | The Field Stretcher. Replace Worthy’s vertical threat to ensure the safeties cannot crowd the line of scrimmage. | 5-7 Targets (Crucial Deep Shots) |
| Travis Kelce | The Safety Blanket. Own the middle of the field against a weakened linebacker group (no Singleton). | 8-10 Targets |
My Goal: We must control the ball for 35 minutes or more in Denver. Possession is the ultimate defensive weapon at altitude.
Part II: Defensive Strategy — Pressure the Second-Year QB
The mandate for Steve Spagnuolo is simple: Attack Bo Nix relentlessly and take the ball away.
Demand: Nohl Williams’ Continued Excellence
My demand for increased snaps for Nohl Williams remains. He must play an every-down role, matching up against the Broncos’ best healthy receiver (Courtland Sutton). His 86.4 PFF Coverage Grade and 39.6 QB Passer Rating Allowed are essential.
My Mandate: Williams’ defensive snap share must remain at 75% or higher against the Broncos.
The Bo Nix Attack Plan
- Next Man Up for Pass Rush: With Karlaftis limited, Charles Omenihu and others must step up to ensure relentless pressure. We need at least 4 sacks and multiple QB hits.
- Takeaways are The Key: Bo Nix has thrown eight interceptions this season and is prone to fumbles. We must create chaos to force these errors. Our goal is to achieve a minimum of three key takeaways.
- Contain the Run Game: Nick Bolton must be disciplined in his gaps to force Denver into passing situations where Nix is most vulnerable.
My Prediction
The Chiefs’ talent and experience will show. The offense will win the possession battle, and the defense will overwhelm the second-year quarterback by forcing turnovers. We will win this one comfortably in the thin Mile High air.
| Category | My Chiefs Prediction | My Broncos Prediction |
| Total Yardage | 380 Yards | 280 Yards |
| Turnovers (Giveaways) | 0 | 3 (Takeaways) |
| Time of Possession | 35:00+ | Under 25:00 |
My Game Plan Score Prediction:
| Kansas City Chiefs | Denver Broncos |
| 38 | 10 |
