Which Chiefs Can Have Breakouts vs. the Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs offense will be put to the test against a stout Denver Broncos defense in Week 11.

Nov 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after scoring against the Denver Broncos during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Despite sitting at 5-4 through the first 10 weeks of the 2025 NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs are still seen as one of the top contenders in the league — if not the presumptive Super Bowl favorite. Most of that optimism comes from the belief that their offense can be explosive like in years past, behind a resurgent MVP-level campaign from Patrick Mahomes, surrounded by a deep host of lethal weapons.

In Week 11, they face a stiff test against the Denver Broncos, who have fielded one of the top defenses in the NFL this season. They rank in the top three for both yards (270.7) and points (17.3) allowed per game so far. Meanwhile, the Chiefs have averaged the seventh-most yards (370.1) and ninth-most points (26.1), despite a sluggish start in their first three outings, missing both Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.

The last time these two teams met, KC rested all its starters in Week 18 of the 2024 season, leading to a 38-0 blowout loss to drop to 15-2. Before that, they had a divisional rock fight, with the Chiefs surviving in a 16-14 victory to move to 9-0. Kansas City will be hoping for a much more encouraging offensive performance this time around.

2 Chiefs that could come out hot

Jan 5, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

1. Patrick Mahomes - Any Time Touchdown +300

Patrick Mahomes was using his legs a lot in the early season, with his top two downfield weapons out of the lineup. However, since Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy returned, he's been more than content to make plays with his arm again. He went from averaging over six rushing attempts and 37 yards on the ground in his first six games this year to just three attempts for 21 yards in his last three outings. He also hasn't had a rushing touchdown since Week 6's win over the Detroit Lions.

FanDuel has him at +300 to find the end zone himself in this upcoming matchup with the Denver Broncos. Last time Mahomes played them, he had just three rushes for 19 yards and no scores.

Oct 12, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images | William Purnell-Imagn Images

2. Rashee Rice - +950 to score 2+ touchdowns

Rashee Rice has wasted no time reestablishing himself as one of the top wide receivers in the NFL following his six-game suspension to begin the season. Since then, he's scored four total touchdowns in three games while averaging over six catches and 71 yards in each.

The Broncos will be without Patrick Surtain II in this one. FanDuel has Rice at +950 to notch his second multi-touchdown game of the season against Denver.

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