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DEN-KC grades: Kelce excels as Chiefs beat Broncos

Kansas City Chiefs 33, Denver Broncos 10

Here are the top-graded players and biggest takeaways from Kansas City’s 33-10 win over Denver in Week 16:

Quarterback grade: Alex Smith, 62.2

Smith puts together average performance, isn’t asked to do much

Alex Smith did not have to make many difficult throws, relying instead on his skill players and legs to make big plays. This is best portrayed by the fact he attempted just five throws at least 10 yards down the field, with only one deep shot. His decision to keep the ball on a read-option play on Kansas City’s first drive resulted in an easy touchdown run, and he also added 37 yards on two scrambles, both of which resulted in first downs.