Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) celebrates in the stands after the Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)
Denver defeats Kansas City 38-0 to earn playoff spot for first time since the Broncos Super Bowl run in 2015.
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) celebrates in the stands after the Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)A Broncos fan celebrates after checking off the final thing on her Broncos list in the final minute of the Broncos win over the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) celebrates with Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) after scoring against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) warms up before the start of the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) warms up before the start of the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) warms up before the start of the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey (84) drinks some water during warm ups before the start of the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine (31) and running back Audric Estime (23) warm up before the start of the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine (31) warms up before the start of the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton shakes the hand of Broncos linebacker Zach Cunningham (42) before the start of the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) warms up before the start of the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) leads the Broncos on to the field for warm ups before the start of the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock,The Gazette)Broncos quarterback Bo Nix leads teammates onto the field for warm-ups before their game Jan. 5 against the Chiefs in Denver. (Photos by Christian Murdock, The Gazette)A Broncos fan cheers for her team during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) runs down field against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) runs past Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) runs past Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Cam Jones (44) to near the goal line during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a catch as Kansas City Chiefs safety Nazeeh Johnson (13) defends during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) signals a first down after making a catch over the defense of Kansas City Chiefs safety Nazeeh Johnson (13) to the Chiefs 13-yard line during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) is hugged by Broncos mascot Miles after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid coaches from the sidelines during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) pressures Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Wentz escaped but the Broncos gave the Chiefs a 4-yard loss on the play. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian (29), linebacker Cody Barton (55) and safety P.J. Locke (6) tackle Kansas City Chiefs tight end Peyton Hendershot (88)during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks to throw down field against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) scrambles for a first down against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Cam Jones (44) during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos tight end Nate Adkins (45) fights off a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Joshua Uche (55) during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks to throw during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) runs down field as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Keith Taylor Jr. (39) defends during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) watches from the sidelines during the first half against the Broncos Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton makes a catch against the Chiefs during a Jan. 5 game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) sails through the air after being tackled by Kansas City Chiefs safety Chamarri Conner (27) during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Cam Jones (44) during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) runs through the Kansas City Chiefs defensive line during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) warms up before the Broncos defense entered the field during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) tackles Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine (34) for a 1-yard loss during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) and safety P.J. Locke (6) tackle Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray (83) short of a first down during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) and Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) celebrate after stopping the Chiefs on a fourth down during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs down field during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs down field against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs down field as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Joshua Uche (55) chases during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs down field as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Joshua Uche (55) chases during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs down field past Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Joshua Uche (55)during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs to the Kansas City Chiefs 3-yard line during the first half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) catches a tipped ball for a touchdown during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)The Denver special team stops Kansas City Chiefs kick off returner Nikko Remigio (81) during the second half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos defensive tackle Jordan Jackson (94) and linebacker Jonah Elliss (52) talk in the huddle during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws down field during the second half against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs down field against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Cam Jones (44) during the second half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) huals in a catch over the defense of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace (30) to the Chiefs 10-yard line during the second half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) celebrates with wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) and other teammates after scoring againsf the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos defensive tackle Jordan Jackson (94) and linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) stop Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele (42) during the second half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph works from the sidelines during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos fans celebrate during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos fans celebrate during the second half agaisnt the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs through the line as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Keith Taylor Jr. (39) and linebacker Cam Jones (44) defend during the second half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton coaches from the sidelines during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton throw the challenge flag on a play during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph works from the sidelines during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)01_05_25 Den KC08949.jpg (Christian Murdock)A Broncos fan checks off the final thing on her Broncos list in the final minute of the Broncos win over the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) and Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) greet each other after the game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) and defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) celebrate after the Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) speaks to a network reporter after the Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates with fans after the win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 5, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs for the first time since they won Super Bowl 50. (Christian Murdock, pikes peak courier)Broncos quarterback Bo Nix celebrates with fans Sunday after the win over the Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime (23) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime (23) celebrates in the end zone after scoring against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The Broncos won 38-0 to reach the playoffs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)
