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Jonah Coleman scores late as Broncos beat Chiefs to lead the AFC West

Denver held off Patrick Mahomes and a three-touchdown day to win 28-24, while the Rams and Patriots also won in the 4 PM window. Puka Nacua, Drake Maye and Emmett Johnson stood out, and Justin Herbert's Chargers fell to 0-7.

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  • Jonah Coleman ran in a 5-yard touchdown with 1:56 left on Sunday, and Denver's defense held on for a 28-24 win over Kansas City that puts the Broncos in first place in the AFC West, according to the ESPN box score and the NFL's post of the final plays. The 4 PM window had three games, and the Rams and Patriots also won.

  • Final scores

    • Broncos 28, Chiefs 24
    • Rams 24, Chargers 9
    • Patriots 24, Dolphins 19

    Quarterbacks

    Patrick Mahomes lost but had the best line of the window, 30 of 41 for 321 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. Bo Nix went 20 of 32 for 222 yards and two scores, then hit Jaylen Waddle for the two-point try that tied the game in the fourth quarter.

    Drake Maye was close to perfect in Miami, 16 of 20 for 199 yards and two touchdowns, and he ran in a third from 2 yards out. Malik Willis threw for 211 yards and two scores with one pick despite being sacked five times.

    Justin Herbert was the dud. He went 24 of 32 for 257 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions, and the Chargers fell to 0-7. Matthew Stafford won with a quiet 17 of 25 for 157 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

    Running backs

    Coleman led Denver in rushing and receiving, with 41 yards and a score on 11 carries plus 63 yards on four catches. J.K. Dobbins managed 13 yards on seven carries. Kansas City's Kenneth Walker III ground out 69 yards on 21 carries, while Emmett Johnson caught five passes for 128 yards, including a 73-yard touchdown.

    Blake Corum outgained Kyren Williams for the Rams, 73 yards to 56, and both scored. Corum's came on a 23-yard run. Rhamondre Stevenson had 82 yards on 19 carries for New England and Ollie Gordon II had 69 on 19 for Miami. Omarion Hampton ran nine times for 20 yards.

  • Receivers and tight ends

    Puka Nacua caught 11 of 12 targets for 80 yards and a touchdown. Ladd McConkey had 86 yards on four catches, and Oronde Gadsden caught five for 52. Rashee Rice caught seven for 53 and a score, and Travis Kelce added 67 yards on five catches. DeMario Douglas turned three catches into 76 yards and a 48-yard touchdown, and Kyle Williams scored on his only catch, a 43-yarder. Kevin Coleman Jr. and Malik Washington each caught a touchdown for Miami.

    What changed for RSO owners

    Hunter Henry left with a foot injury after three catches for 30 yards, which we covered during the game. His status for Week 9 is the one to track in New England.

    Jim Harbaugh confirmed after the game that Mike McDaniel will keep calling plays, per Underdog NFL. The Chargers have not scored an offensive touchdown since Oct. 11, so treat Herbert and Hampton as bench options until that changes.

    Coleman is the Denver back to roster now. Dobbins's role is shrinking, and Coleman's receiving work gives him a floor. Corum is worth a bid in deeper leagues, though Williams still had more carries. Johnson's big day came on five catches and one carry, so add him only as a speculative stash.

    Watch the Henry update and Denver's backfield split in practice this week.