BRONCOS DEFEAT CHIEFS
Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos won their ninth game of the season with a victory over the previously unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs. Manning was 24-40 passing and threw for 323 yards and 1 touchdown. Manning connected with five different receivers in the game. Wes Welker led the Broncos with eight receptions on the day. The Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs are both 9-1 on the season. The Broncos play the Patriots next week in New England.
STEELERS PLAYOFF HOPES STILL ALIVE
The Pittsburgh Steelers kept their playoff hopes alive with a 37-27 victory over the Detroit Lions. Ben Roethlisberger led the Steelers to a comeback victory with 367 yards and 4 touchdowns. The Steelers outscored the Lions 17-0 in the second half. Pittsburgh is now 4-6 on the season. The Steelers are on the road next week against the Cleveland Browns.
GENO AND THE JETS
Geno and the Jets were grounded in Buffalo and lost 37-14. Geno Smith was 8 for 23 passing and threw 3 interceptions. One of the three interceptions was returned for a touchdown by the Buffalo Bills. Matt Simms replaced Geno Smith in the fourth quarter and led the Jets to a touchdown. The New York Jets play at the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12.
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James Sutliff