The special teams unit, as a whole, contributed in nearly manner — and it led the Broncos to a critical division win.

These are the players and plays that led to the Broncos' huge Week 11 win over the Chiefs.

"He handled it with unbelievable, one, class, but two, toughness," tackle Mike McGlinchey said of Nix on Sunday. "The way that he practiced this week was so sharp. He looked it dead in the face and said, 'I'm going to be better.'"

"I think there was a feeling — and if you look at our record from that loss [it shows] — there was a feeling that we belong here," Head Coach Sean Payton said.

Behind two sacks and an interception by slot cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian, the Denver defense shined in a 22-19 win over the Chiefs.

The Broncos will look to earn a statement win in Week 11 against the Chiefs.

Wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey, who signed with the team ahead of Week 11, is active for Sunday's game.

How to watch, listen to and live stream the Broncos' Week 11 home matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.

Denver activated linebacker Garret Wallow from injured reserve and promoted cornerback Reese Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster.

"We've had a good week," Head Coach Sean Payton said Friday. "These guys are focused. They certainly understand the significance of the game. It's like I said to them before, 'You're going to play in bigger games,' but this is the next one."

Denver will wear its Sunset Orange jerseys for the first time since Week 7, and the team will pair the jerseys with Summit White pants and socks.