The Broncos knew the No. 1 seed was on the line. And they were ready. The defense forced Kansas City into a three-and-out. The offense cut through the Chiefs’ defense like a lawn mower.

Knowshon Moreno finished off a 69-yard drive by running the ball in for the 7-0 lead. Ryan Succup hit a 22-yard field goal for KC and the Broncos answered with back-to-back touchdowns from Peyton Manning to Eric Decker.

Payton Manning sets up for a pass against Kansas City

Payton Manning sets up for a pass against Kansas City

 

 

In the second half, Manning connected with Demaryius Thomas in the back of the end zone for a miraculous touchdown catch, Lance Ball rushed one over the goal line and Matt Prater tacked on a field goal to blowout Kansas City 38-3 and win their 11th straight game.

Denver finished the season 13-3 and the No. 1 seed in the AFC, meaning the road to the Super Bowl goes through the Mile High City.

You could argue that the Chiefs, who have won only two games, weren’t trying too hard; they lost the game but won the right first pick in the draft due to their terrible season. No point in ruining that.

 

 

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