- The Chiefs (11-5) are -11.5 favorites vs the Broncos (7-9)
- Saturday, January 8, 2022 4:30pm EST on ESPN
- Total (Over/Under): 45 points
The Denver Broncos (7-9) play the Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) on Saturday, January 8, 2022 4:30pm EST at Empower Field at Mile High.
The Chiefs are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).
The total (Over/Under) is 45 points for the game.
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Where & How to Watch Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs, Week 18
- Game Day: Saturday, January 8, 2022
- Game Time: 4:30pm EST
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Denver, CO at Empower Field at Mile High
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos Betting Odds & Spread, Week 18
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kansas City Chiefs | -11.5 -110 | 45 -110 | -550 |
| Denver Broncos | +11.5 -110 | 45 -110 | 400 |
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- Keys to Winning for the Kansas City Chiefs
- Keys to Winning for the Denver Broncos
- Matchup Notes: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos
- Player Injuries for Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos
- Kansas City Chiefs Offensive stats
- Denver Broncos Offensive stats
- Kansas City Chiefs Defensive stats
- Denver Broncos Defensive stats
Kansas City Chiefs: Keys to the Game vs. the Denver Broncos
The Chiefs are undefeated (8-0) when allowing less than 200 passing yards since last season — best in NFL; League Avg: .526.
The Chiefs are 6-4 (.600) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since last season — best in NFL; League Avg: .180.
The Chiefs are 8-6 (.571) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2019 season — best in NFL; League Avg: .170.
The Chiefs are 4-3 (.571) when rushing less than 20 times since last season — best in NFL; League Avg: .153.
Denver Broncos: Keys to the Game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs
The Broncos are 1-6 (.143) when intercepting no passes this season — 5th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .345.
The Broncos are winless (0-6) when allowing 22 or more points this season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .259.
The Broncos are winless (0-7) when allowing more than 50% of third down conversions opportunities since the 2019 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .298.
The Broncos are 2-6 (.250) when within 7 points entering the 4th quarter since last season — tied for 4th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .493.
Additional Matchup Notes for Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos, Week 18
The Broncos average 39.1 penalty yards per game this season — fourth-best in NFL. The Chiefs average 27.2 offensive penalty yards per game this season — fourth-worst in NFL.
The Broncos have run just 12.7% offensive plays in the red zone since the 2020 season — tied for fourth-worst in NFL. Chiefs has allowed their opponent to run just 13.7% of plays in the red zone since last season — tied for fifth-best in NFL.
Broncos WRs gained 117 yards on 6 receptions (19.5 YPR) last week — second-best in NFL. The Chiefs allowed 20.2 Yards Per Reception to WRs last week — worst in NFL.
Chiefs RBs have averaged 9.2 yards after the catch this season — second-best in NFL. The Broncos have allowed 9.5 yards after catch per reception to RBs this season — worst in NFL.
The Chiefs have gained at least 5 yards on 47.7% of first down plays this season — second-best in NFL. The Broncos have allowed at least 5 yards on 46.5% of first down plays this season — fourth-worst in NFL.
Chiefs RBs have gained 737 yards on 81 receptions (9.1 YPR) this season — tied for best in NFL. The Broncos have allowed 9.8 Yards Per Reception to RBs this season — tied for worst in NFL.
Key Injuries for the Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs Game, Week 18
- Denver Broncos - No Injuries Reported
- Kansas City Chiefs - No Injuries Reported
Kansas City Chiefs Offense: Important Stats for Week 18
The Chiefs have scored on 49% of their drives in the 1st quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 28%.
The Chiefs ran successful plays on 74% of rush attempts in Week 17 — best in NFL; League Avg: 46%.
The Chiefs have gone three and out on 8% of their drives in the 1st quarter this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 21%.
The Chiefs have a third down conversion rate of 52% this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 40%.
Denver Broncos Offense: Important Stats for Week 18
The Broncos ran successful plays on 28% of rush attempts in the 3rd quarter last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%
The Broncos ran 11% of their plays in the red zone last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 15%
The Broncos ran successful plays on 36% of plays in the 3rd quarter last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 44%
The Broncos ran successful plays on 41% of pass attempts last season — tied for 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 48%
Kansas City Chiefs Defense: Important Stats for Week 18
The Chiefs defense allowed a Completion Pct of 79% (44 completions/56 attempts) in the red zone last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 58%
The Chiefs defense had no interceptions and 22 TD passes allowed in the red zone last season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: 10.5
The Chiefs defense allowed opponents to catch 44 of 54 passes (81% Reception Pct) in the red zone last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 62%
The Chiefs defense has allowed successful plays on 57% of rush attempts in the 4th quarter this season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 42%.
Denver Broncos Defense: Important Stats for Week 18
The Broncos defense allowed first downs on just 24% of plays in the red zone last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 34%
The Broncos defense has allowed successful plays on 57% of rush attempts in the 3rd quarter this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 45%.
Only 8% of the plays run against the Broncos have been in the red zone in the 1st half this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 15%.
The Broncos defense has allowed just 6.7 points per game to opposing offenses (107 points / 16 games) in the 2nd half this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 10.8.
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