
How to Watch
The Chiefs visit the Broncos on Sunday, November 16, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 2:25 p.m. Mountain Time (MT) at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Mile High Report+1
Television: The game will be nationally televised on CBS. Mile High Report+1
Streaming: Fans can stream the broadcast via services such as FuboTV and other platforms that carry CBS games. Mile High Report
Whether you’re tuning from the U.S. or abroad, make sure your streaming service supports the CBS feed or your local affiliate broadcast.
Injury Report & Key Availability Notes
Both teams bring a mix of good health and some concerns into this matchup.
Chiefs
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RB Is iah Pacheco (knee) did not participate in practice mid-week and is likely to miss the game. Kansas City Chiefs+1
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WR Xavier Worthy (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday. Arrowhead Pride+1
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DE George Karlaftis (thumb) was also limited in practice. Arrowhead Addict+1
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OT Josh Simmons (personal matter) returned to full participation. Kansas City Chiefs+1
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RB J.K. Dobbins (foot) did not practice and his status is in doubt. Fox Sports+1
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CB Pat Surtain II (pectoral) did not participate in practice and is likely out. SI+1
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WR Trent Sherfield (toe) returned to full practice participation. denverbroncos.com+1
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LB Alex Singleton (illness) and OLB Jonah Elliss (hamstring) were both non-participants in practice. SI+1
These injuries matter. For Kansas City, losing Pacheco and Worthy would reduce offensive flexibility. For Denver, missing Surtain II on the back end and Dobbins on offense could tilt the balance.
Match-Up & Game Preview
This is a true AFC West showdown, as both teams are battling for divisional seeding and respect.
Chiefs Overview
Coming off a bye, the Chiefs (5-4) have some work ahead of them. Their offense, led by Patrick Mahomes, still poses one of the league’s most dangerous threats when fully healthy. However, in recent weeks they’ve looked less sharp — in particular, Mahomes completed under 50% of his passes in a recent outing, something that hasn’t happened before. Arrowhead Pride
Defensively, Kansas City must generate consistent pressure and avoid breakdowns in the secondary. With some banged-up pieces, they’ll need to dig in.
Broncos Overview
The Broncos (8-2) are riding a strong wave of momentum with a seven-game win streak. Arrowhead Pride+1 Their defense is emerging as one of the tougher units in the league, but their offense has been middling — particularly the passing attack. In their last game they only scored 10 points and the QB threw two picks. Arrowhead Pride
For Denver, dominating the line of scrimmage and keeping Mahomes under pressure are their keys to shutting down Kansas City’s high-octane offense.
Key Battles
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Offensive line vs. pass rush: The Broncos’ defensive front must disrupt Mahomes and the Chiefs’ passing game. If Kansas City’s blockers (especially Simmons if he plays) can hold up, the Chiefs have the advantage.
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Running game impact: With Pacheco questionable and Dobbins possibly out, each team’s capacity to run effectively could swing momentum.
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Turnover margin: Denver must force mistakes. Kansas City can’t afford repeat low-completion performances from Mahomes.
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Home-field in Denver: The altitude and crowd at Mile High always favor the Broncos. Kansas City must adapt fast.