Sluggish Chiefs beat Broncos for 15th straight time, 27-24
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons, right, intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson (84) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons, right, intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson (84) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Jan. 01, 2023 02:39 PM EST
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, left, is hit by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) while throwing during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, left, is hit by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) while throwing during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Jan. 01, 2023 02:53 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) is upended trying to leap over Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) is upended trying to leap over Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Jan. 01, 2023 03:30 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) leaps over Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) leaps over Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Jan. 01, 2023 02:35 PM EST
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton, left, catches a pass as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton, left, catches a pass as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Jan. 01, 2023 02:30 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) celebrates after scoring past Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) and teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) celebrates after scoring past Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) and teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Jan. 01, 2023 02:46 PM EST
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Jan. 01, 2023 02:41 PM EST
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) is stopped by Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill (22) and cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) is stopped by Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill (22) and cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Jan. 01, 2023 02:56 PM EST
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Jan. 01, 2023 02:33 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56) is congratulated by teammate Carlos Dunlap after sacking Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56) is congratulated by teammate Carlos Dunlap after sacking Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Jan. 01, 2023 02:28 PM EST