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Broncos Grit Out Win, Control AFC West

The Denver Broncos secured a hard-fought 20-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, improving to 13-3 and solidifying their control of the AFC West. Rookie Chris Oladokun started for the Chiefs, completing 5 passes for 27 yards in the first half and tossing a TD. The Broncos Bo Nix led a late 14-play drive, capping it with a TD pass to RJ Harvey, securing the win. Nix finished with 182 passing yards, a TD, an INT, and 43 rushing yards. The Broncos now aim to clinch the top seed or division title next week.

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