Chiefs rookie running back Emmett Johnson entered Sunday’s game with 28 touches for 171 yards. He has three catches for 119 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos.

He scored a 73-yard touchdown, the longest touchdown play and longest reception for the Chiefs since Tyreek Hill went 75 yards against the Browns on Sep. 12, 2021. He also had a 38-yard reception to set up a 45-yard Harrison Butker field goal with 19 seconds left in the first half.

The Chiefs lead the Broncos 17-13 at halftime.

Kansas City outgained Denver 224 to 154 in the first half as Patrick Mahomes went 13-for-19 for 196 yards and two touchdowns. Rashee Rice scored on an 11-yard catch, and he has four catches for 38 yards.

Kenneth Walker has only 26 yards on seven carries.

Bo Nix is 11-of-19 for 121 yards and a touchdown, a 1-yard toss to Jaylen Waddle on fourth down. Courtland Sutton had two catches for 41 yards.

Chiefs defensive lineman George Karlaftis has a sack and two batted passes.