NFL Prop Bets: Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs - Week 8

The Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) face the Denver Broncos (5-2) at Empower Field at Mile High for Week 8. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup.

The total points line is set at 41.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 22-20 Kansas City.

The Chiefs (-110) have a 3-3-0 ATS record this season, while the Broncos (-110) hold a record of 5-2-0.
The Chiefs have a 2-4-0 O/U record this season (meaning two games have gone over the total points line and four have gone under). The Broncos have a 2-5-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Chiefs are averaging 23.8 points per game this season (14th in the league). Comparatively, the Broncos are averaging only 20.6 (T24th).
Defensively, the Chiefs are giving up 17.2 points per game this season (2nd in the league), while the Broncos are giving up an average of 20.1 points (7th).

Moving the chains

With an average of 380.5, the Chiefs rank 6th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Broncos rank 30th with just 270.1 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Chiefs are giving up 323.3 per game this season (14th in the league), while the Broncos are giving up an average of 349.0 (23rd).

Ascendency in the air

The Chiefs have recorded 239.0 passing yards per game this season (11th in the league). Comparatively, the Broncos' defense has given up 215.7 passing yards per game (12th).
Meanwhile, the Broncos have recorded 175.1 passing yards per game this season (27th in the league), while the Chiefs' defense has given up 223.8 passing yards per game (17th).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Chiefs have recorded an impressive 141.5 rushing yards per game this season (5th in the league). This is likely to be an area they look to exploit against the Broncos, who rank 28th for opponent rushing yards, conceding 133.3 per game.
On the other hand, the Broncos have recorded 95.0 rushing yards per game this season (24th in the league), while the Chiefs are giving up 99.5 rushing yards per game (13th).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Chiefs have recorded 10 total takeaways this season (T7th in the league), while the Broncos have recorded 10 (T7th).
Looking at their ability to force turnovers, both teams have recorded 10 total takeaways this season (T7th in the league).
On offense, the Chiefs have recorded 5 total giveaways this season (T6th in the league), while the Broncos have recorded 6 (T9th).

First to Score

The Chiefs are -125 to score first, while the Broncos are -105.

The Chiefs have scored first in three of their six games this season.
The Broncos have also scored first in three of their seven games.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Chiefs are -120 to record the first touchdown, while the Broncos are +100.

The Chiefs have recorded the first touchdown in three of their six games this season.
The Broncos have also recorded the first touchdown in three of their seven games.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Kansas City Touchdown	2 / 6	+223
Kansas City Field Goal	1 / 6	+297
Kansas City Safety	0 / 6	+6100
Denver Touchdown	1 / 7	+275
Denver Field Goal	2 / 7	+298
Denver Safety	0 / 7	+7000

Which team will get a quick start?

The Chiefs are -125 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Broncos are +102.

The Chiefs have been the first to score 10 points in four of their six games this season.
The Broncos have been the first to score 10 points in three of their seven games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Chiefs are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -122, while the Broncos are +102.

The Chiefs have a 2-0-4 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Broncos hold a record of 3-2-2.

Last Time They Met

The Chiefs recorded a 31-10 victory over the Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium when these teams last met in Week 1, 2026. That result snapped the Broncos' three-game winning streak against the Chiefs.