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Chiefs’ Disastrous Finale: 38 Reasons to Smile for Denver!

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The Kansas City Chiefs may have taken a painful 38-0 loss, but the Denver Broncos are partying like it’s 1999! 🥳 Touchdowns, rookie triumphs, and playoff dreams come true!

The Kansas City Chiefs concluded their regular season with an unexpected and heavy blow, falling 38-0 to the Denver Broncos in what turned out to be a shocking finish at Empower Field. With the Chiefs having already secured the top seed in the AFC playoffs, they opted to rest several key players, a move that ultimately backfired as their backups were unable to hold their own against a revitalized Broncos squad. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix made waves by throwing a franchise-record 18 consecutive completions, leading his team to a historic victory that ended an eight-year playoff drought for Denver.

While a loss this lopsided would usually evoke panic among fans and analysts alike, many are brushing it off as irrelevant for the Chiefs, who are already looking ahead to the playoffs. Head coach Andy Reid has seen his fair share of ups and downs, but this game served as a reminder that resting starters can sometimes yield unexpected results. Despite the degradation of the scoreboard, the team remains confident in its resources for the postseason.

Fans watching in disbelief saw the Chiefs’ secondary struggle throughout the game as Nix carved them up like a Thanksgiving turkey. With many arguing whether the game had more to do with the Chiefs’ lack of preparation or the Broncos’ newfound prowess, the debate is sure to continue as the playoffs loom large on the horizon. For Denver, this blowout win not only provides momentum but also a morale boost, reviving their fanbase's hopes for a competitive playoff run.

As the dust settles on this awkward finale, it’s hard to ignore the big picture. The Chiefs are still front-runners, having secured their playoff advantages regardless of this result, while the Broncos can now confidently strut into the playoffs. In fact, the last time the Chiefs lost a game this heavily was nearly a decade ago, showing just how unpredictable the NFL can be. But here’s the kicker: Did you know that the Chiefs' playoff record under Reid remains remarkably strong, and the Broncos are now hoping to negate years of postseason misery with their shattering finish? In football, anything can happen—and this stunning result was all part of the wild ride!

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Chiefs Fall to Broncos in Regular-Season Finale (chiefs.com)

The Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Denver Broncos, 38-0, to wrap up the regular season on Sunday afternoon. Kansas City, which possessed the top seed in the AFC playoff picture regardless of Sunday's result, rested several key players on Sunday while ...

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Broncos rout Chiefs to lock up playoff spot (TSN)

Bo Nix celebrated the end of Denver's eight-year playoff drought with a bunch of new friends. The rookie quarterback circled Empower Field while handing out ...

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Why the Kansas City Chiefs' 38-0 loss at Denver was as irrelevant ... (Kansas City Star)

KC Chiefs' 38-0 loss to Denver was one of the most lopsided of Andy Reid's career, but the past says it won't hurt Kansas City in playoffs.

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CBS pulls national broadcast of Chiefs' blowout loss to Broncos (Yahoo News)

The Kansas City Chiefs backups took an absolute beating in Week 18 and are currently facing a 38-point deficit in an AFC West showdown against the Denver ...

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NFL results and highlights: Denver Broncos crush Kansas City ... (Sky Sports)

Chiefs 0-38 Broncos. Rookie Bo Nix set a franchise record by completing his first 18 passes as the Broncos ended an eight-year playoff drought with a 38-0 rout ...

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Studs and duds from Broncos' 38-0 blowout win vs. Chiefs (Broncos Wire)

Advertisement. In arguably the biggest game played at Empower Field at Mile High in nearly a decade, the Denver Broncos put the hammer down on the Kansas City ...

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Andy Reid and the Chiefs getting backlash for rigging the NFL ... (MARCA.com)

The Kansas City Chiefs finished their regular season with a shocking 0-38 shutout loss to the Denver Broncos. This was the first scoreless game in Andy ...

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