DENVER — The Broncos’ comeback fell short Sunday.

Trailing the Chiefs 27-0 in the second quarter, the Broncos came roaring back to make it 27-21 in the third quarter and 34-28 in the fourth. But after quarterback Russell Wilson left the game in the fourth quarter with a concussion, their come-from-behind efforts were cut off. The 34-28 loss is Denver’s 14th consecutive loss to Kansas City, tying a franchise and NFL record divisional losing streak. 

Here are three takeaways from the game:

Wilson leaves game with concussion

Wilson left Sunday’s game in the fourth quarter after suffering a concussion. Wilson was tackled hard after scrambling for a first down, with his head hitting the ground first. 

Wilson had one of his best performances as a Bronco before his injury, going 23 of 36 for 247 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. 

Broncos intercept Mahomes 3 times

The Broncos defense was able to turnover the MVP frontrunner, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, three times on Sunday. Inside linebacker Josey Jewell had two of the interceptions and cornerback Pat Surtain II had his first interception of the season. Two of them led to Denver touchdowns that got the Broncos back in the game. 

Mahomes still had two of the craziest and most impressive plays of the game that resulted in touchdowns. He finished the game with 352 passing yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. 

Jeudy’s hat trick

Broncos receiver Jerry Jeudy had his first multi-touchdown game of his career Sunday. Jeudy caught an 18-yarder and 5-yard touchdown pass, both in the second quarter. And his third touchdown came in the fourth quarter — a 7-yarder from backup quarterback Brett Rypien. Jeudy totaled eight receptions for 73 yards and three scores. 

Jeudy has been arguably Denver’s best offensive player this season, scoring a team-high and career-high six touchdowns. 

Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson is sacked by Chiefs linebacker Mike Danna in the first quarter. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Broncos wide receiver Jerry Judy gets a touchdown in the second quarter. His first of two touchdowns in the 2nd quarter against the Chiefs. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy crosses the goal during the second quarter against the Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost the game 34-28. Jeudy had three of the touchdowns. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy makes a catch for the third touchdown of the day during a game against the Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. The Broncos lost the game 34-28. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell pulls in an interception on a pass meant for Chiefs’ Travis Kelce in the second quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday.

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