Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos: Nov 1, 2026

Updated
Week 8
Kansas City ChiefsChiefs
5-1 · Away
4:25 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Denver BroncosBroncos
5-2 · Home

Chiefs vs Broncos kicks off at 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PT) on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver. Watch it on CBS and Paramount+.

How to Watch Chiefs vs Broncos: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, November 1, 20264:25 PM ET / 1:25 PM PT
Watch on
CBS and Paramount+
Stream
Paramount+Out of market: NFL Sunday Ticket
Stadium
Empower Field at Mile HighDenver
Week
NFL Week 8All Week 8 games

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Chiefs vs Broncos Preview

The Chiefs (5-1) are leading the AFC West, the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The Broncos (5-2) are in a Wild Card spot as the No. 5 seed in the AFC and have won three straight.

The Chiefs score 23.8 points a game and allow 17.2; the Broncos score 20.6 and allow 20.1. The Chiefs are 2-1 away from home, and the Broncos are 3-0 at home. As an AFC West game, it also counts in the division record, the second tiebreaker for the division title. Their last meeting, on Sep 14, 2026, ended Broncos @ Chiefs 10-31.

Chiefs vs Broncos: Tale of the Tape

ChiefsAFC West division gameBroncos
5-1
Record
5-2
AFC #1
Playoff seed
AFC #5
23.8
Points per game
20.6
17.2
Points allowed
20.1
+6.7
Point differential
+0.4
2-1
Road / home record
3-0
3-0
Division record
1-1
L1
Streak
W3
7 days
Rest
7 days

Going into the game, from every 2026 regular-season final. Seeds follow the NFL format (division leaders 1-4, Wild Cards 5-7); equal records are split with the NFL tiebreakers.

Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Caleb LohnerBroncosTEInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Frank CrumBroncosTInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Jonah ColemanBroncosRBQuestionableAnkleOct 23, 2026
Jonah EllissBroncosOLBInjured ReserveOct 24, 2026
Levelle BaileyBroncosLBInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Matt HenningsenBroncosDEInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Michael DeiterBroncosCInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Nick GargiuloBroncosGPhysically Unable To PerformOct 23, 2026
Pat BryantBroncosWRInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Pat Surtain IIBroncosCBQuestionableAnkleOct 23, 2026
Talanoa HufangaBroncosSAFOutAnkleOct 23, 2026
Tyler BadieBroncosRBInjured ReserveOct 24, 2026
Brashard SmithChiefsRBInjured ReserveOct 24, 2026
Cooper McDonaldChiefsLBQuestionableKneeOct 23, 2026
Ethan DownsChiefsLBInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Jaylon MooreChiefsOLOutConcussionOct 23, 2026
Jeff CaldwellChiefsWRInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Jimmy HolidayChiefsWRInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
John Michael GyllenborgChiefsTEInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Josh SimmonsChiefsTInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
L'Jarius SneedChiefsCBQuestionableKneeOct 23, 2026
Omarr Norman-LottChiefsDTPhysically Unable To PerformOct 23, 2026
Rashee RiceChiefsWROutHamstring, KneeOct 23, 2026
Tyquan ThorntonChiefsWRInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026

Status as of 11:07 AM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to kickoff; check team announcements before the game.

Playoff Picture

AFC

SeedTeamW-LStatus
1Chiefs5-1AFC West leader
2Bills5-1AFC East leader
3Browns5-2AFC North leader
4Jaguars4-2AFC South leader
5Broncos5-2Wild Card
6Steelers5-2Wild Card
7Bengals4-2Wild Card
Playoff line

The seeds around both teams if the season ended today.

Chiefs vs Broncos Head-to-Head

2026 season seriesChiefs 1-0
2025 season seriesBroncos 2-0

Chiefs last 5

Broncos last 5

Previous meetings

Chiefs vs Broncos All-Time Head-to-Head

Chiefs 6859 Broncos

The Chiefs lead 68-59 in 127 meetings on record since 1963. Playoffs: Chiefs 0, Broncos 1.

DateScoreWinner
Sep 14, 2026Broncos 10, Chiefs 31Chiefs
Dec 25, 2025Broncos 20, Chiefs 13Broncos
Nov 16, 2025Chiefs 19, Broncos 22Broncos
Jan 5, 2025Chiefs 0, Broncos 38Broncos
Nov 10, 2024Broncos 14, Chiefs 16Chiefs
Oct 29, 2023Chiefs 9, Broncos 24Broncos
Oct 12, 2023Broncos 8, Chiefs 19Chiefs
Jan 1, 2023Broncos 24, Chiefs 27Chiefs
Dec 11, 2022Chiefs 34, Broncos 28Chiefs
Jan 8, 2022Chiefs 28, Broncos 24Chiefs

Regular season and playoffs, from the games in our data feed; older meetings are not included.

Chiefs vs Broncos Key Players

Chiefs logoChiefs

Broncos logoBroncos

Season leaders, regular season.

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This Chiefs vs Broncos page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final whistle. Next: Chiefs host the Jets Nov 8; Broncos visit the Panthers Nov 8.

Chiefs vs Broncos FAQs

What time does Chiefs vs Broncos start?

The Kansas City Chiefs play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Kickoff is 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PT).

What is the all-time record between the Chiefs and Broncos?

The Chiefs lead 68-59 in 127 meetings on record since 1963. Playoffs: Chiefs 0, Broncos 1.

What channel is Chiefs vs Broncos on?

Chiefs vs Broncos airs nationally on CBS and Paramount+.

What are the Chiefs and Broncos records?

Going into this game the Chiefs were 5-1 and the Broncos were 5-2 this season.

Where do the Chiefs and Broncos stand in the playoff race?

The Chiefs (5-1) are leading the AFC West, the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The Broncos (5-2) are in a Wild Card spot as the No. 5 seed in the AFC. Seven teams per conference make the playoffs: four division winners and three Wild Cards.

Is Chiefs vs Broncos a division game?

Yes. Both teams play in the AFC West, so the result counts in the division record, the second tiebreaker for the division title after head-to-head. Division rivals meet twice a season.

Who is injured for Chiefs vs Broncos?

As of 11:07 AM ET, Oct 26: Caleb Lohner (Broncos, injured reserve); Frank Crum (Broncos, injured reserve); Jonah Coleman (Broncos, questionable, ankle); Jonah Elliss (Broncos, injured reserve); Levelle Bailey (Broncos, injured reserve); Matt Henningsen (Broncos, injured reserve).

Who leads the Chiefs vs Broncos season series?

The Chiefs lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.