NFL roundup: Broncos edge Chiefs to retain AFC’s No. 1 spot

Bo Nix tossed a 1-yard scoring pass to RJ Harvey with 1:45 remaining and the Denver Broncos played keepaway while notching a 20-13 victory over the host Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.

Nix completed 26 of 38 passes for 182 yards and one interception and rushed for 42 yards and a touchdown on nine carries as Denver (13-3) won for the 12th time in 13 games. The Broncos possessed the ball for 39:28 during the Christmas night contest and limited the Chiefs (6-10) to 42 offensive plays and 139 total yards.