Everything went right for the Denver Broncos until the final play.
16-14. The Broncos led for most of the game, until Patrick Mahomes was able to put a field goal on the board in the fourth quarter, giving the Chiefs a two-point lead.Led by rookie quarterback Bo Nix, the Broncos drove down the field in a four-minute offense, converting two critical third downs that sucked the clock and forced the Chiefs to use all of their timeouts. All it would take was a very makeable 35-yard field goal attempt by kicker Wil Lutz.
Indeed, Lutz's kick was easily blocked by Chiefs defensive lineman George Karlaftis, who blew through Broncos offensive lineman Alex Forsyth like he wasn't even there. Payton knew there was penetration on the left side, but had no specific comment on Forsyth falling down at the penultimate worst possible time.
There will be time yet for recriminations. For now, Payton has to pick up the pieces, and find a way to keep his young team focused and in the fight. As Payton said, everything seemed to be going Denver's way. An early lead. Bo Nix playing poised, and very efficiently. The Broncos holding Mahomes to paltry numbers, and even the end-of-game flow — Payton couldn't have drawn it up any better.
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