Kansas City #Chiefs quarterback Carson Wentz reflects on his Week 18 performance: ‘I didn’t play my best’ | @EdEastonJr
The Kansas City Chiefs will have Carson Wentz starting against the Denver Broncos in Week 18, and the franchise is predicted to continue its winning ways.
Although Wentz had a rough outing to close out the regular season, he believes the experience could come in handy come playoff time.
With the No. 1 seed already clinched in the AFC, Chiefs coach Andy Reid announced Wednesday that key starters including quarterback Patrick Mahomes will not play against the Broncos in Week 18. That means Carson Wentz will start in Denver.
If the Dolphins beat the New York Jets, they’ll improve to 9-8. That’ll only be good enough for a wild card berth if the 9-7 Denver Broncos lose to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. What makes that two-result scenario so improbable is that neither Tua Tagovailoa nor Patrick Mahomes are expected to play in Week 18.
Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirms quarterback Carson Wentz will start Week 18 vs. the Denver #Broncos | @EdEastonJr
The Denver Broncos are back in the playoffs. For the first time since winning Super Bowl 50, the Broncos (10-7) will be in the postseason after punching their playoff ticket thanks to a 38-0 thumping of the Chiefs,
The Chiefs, after clinching the No. 1 seed last week, sat most of their star players — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Trent McDuffie and others. As they earned the right to do. Their obligation rested with one team Sunday: Their own.
Former NDSU quarterback and Bismarck native Carson Wentz returned to the NFL field for his first start with the Kansas City Chiefs in their regular-season finale against the Denver Broncos.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, right, rolls out of the pocket against the Kansas City Chiefs during the teams’ NFL Week 18 game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Isaiah J. Downing Imagn Images
The Denver Broncos could be in for a challenge against Carson Wentz and the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18 with a playoff spot at stake.