DENVER -- Even when the 4,500th second ticked off the clock on this spectacular
Sunday night showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs werent sure they had won and the
Denver Broncos wondered if theyd really lost.
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field goal hit the left upright and bounced through as the overtime period
expired to give the Chiefs a 30-27 victory fueled by rookie Tyreek Hills trio of
touchdowns -- on a reception, a rush and a return, something no one had done
since Gale Sayers in 1965.The only way this game could end, NBC color analyst
Cris Collinsworth declared. Holy smokes. I didnt know what had happened.With
only one of the two officials raising his arms to signal the ball had gone
through the uprights, the Chiefs hesitated as they ran onto the field to
celebrate. The stadium was rocking as if it hadnt.I waited for everybody to
rejoice, Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali said, because I didnt know if it went
in.Neither did thousands of fans who wanted so much to believe the Chiefs had
squandered their second chance. But Kansas Citys lucky bounce avoided the third
tie in the NFL this season, something that hasnt happened since 1973 before the
league introduced overtime.The winner followed a risky move by Broncos coach
Gary Kubiak that backfired and left the Broncos (7-4) two games back of Oakland
(9-2) in the AFC West and one behind the Chiefs (8-3).Kubiak sent his kicker out
for a 62-yard try with 1:01 left. But Brandon McManus -- who has hit from 70
yards in training camp and was perfect in the playoffs during Denvers Super Bowl
50 surge -- came up way short and wide left on what would have been the longest
game-winning field goal in NFL history.Its on me, Kubiak said, explaining he
made the move because he had confidence in his kicker even with a new long
snapper who joined the team on Friday. We didnt have any doubt that he could get
the ball there. The thought process was on the other end: if we do punt, do we
get the ball back?McManus was confident as he trotted out for the 62-yarder even
after one of Thomas Gaffords snaps had skidded on the ground in regulation.Thats
still well within my range. I just kind of hit the ground, McManus said. From
that distance, everything kind of needs to be perfect just because of how far
you are away. It didnt happen for me.Instead of having to go 80 yards or more,
the Chiefs got the ball at the Denver 48 with one timeout and just over a minute
remaining. The Chiefs reached the Denver 16 before Santos ended the showdown
with one last bit of drama.Cairo, he kept us all in suspense with that bank
shot, or the chip shot, or whatever it is, Chiefs coach Andy Reid saidThe
defending Super Bowl champs could find themselves fighting for a wild card
now.Tonight was a terrible night, Von Miller said. But well be back.Added
cornerback Chris Harris Jr.: We just got to get into the playoffs. I feel like
if we get in the playoffs, we can be scary for anybody.Both teams kicked field
goals on their opening possession of overtime, McManus from 44 yards and Santos
from 37. Those followed Kansas Citys amazing tying drive in the final 3 minutes
of regulation.Alex Smith threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Hill and a 2-point
conversion pass to tight end Demetrius Harris with 12 seconds left to tie it at
24.Hills third touchdown of the night capped a 13-play, 75-yard drive that
included three defensive penalties, a fourth-and-10 conversion at the Broncos 3
and zero Kansas City timeouts.The Chiefs had burned their last two timeouts just
before Trevor Siemians 76-yard touchdown toss to Bennie Fowler, who got behind
cornerback Phillip Gaines with three minutes left that seemingly sealed Denvers
win.Siemian threw for 368 yards and three TDs with no interceptions in his best
game as a pro. But he was sacked five times as his O-line proved just as porous
as it has all season even after the team made better protection a priority
following at its bye.SLOW STARTER: The game turned into the white knuckler the
NFL expected when it flexed the AFC West showdown to Sunday night rather than
having the Patriots-Jets game in prime time as originally scheduled.But the
first half was laborious -- Kansas City managed just 49 yards of offense but led
9-3 thanks to a safety and Hills 86-yard touchdown return on the ensuing free
kick.Hill also had a 3-yard TD run for Kansas City.NO REGRETS: Miller said
nobody in Denvers locker room will second-guess Kubiak for attempting the
62-yarder with McManus, who set an NFL record by going 10-for-10 in the playoffs
last year.Im 100 percent behind Kube, Miller said. I wouldnt just play for the
tie, either. B-Mac is the man.UP NEXTChiefs: K.C. continues its brutal road
swing with a trip to Atlanta next weekend.Broncos: After the lone November home
game, the Broncos travel to Jacksonville.---For more NFL coverage:
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environment" for baseball. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Another week brought another
series of moves for the ever-evolving Atlanta Falcons defense.The Falcons on
Wednesday released safety Dashon Goldson and signed defensive lineman Cliff
Matthews. The Falcons needed help on their defensive front after end Derrick
Shelby was placed on injured reserve with a torn Achilles tendon, ending his
season, on Tuesday.The moves are the latest attempts for the Falcons, who play
San Diego on Sunday, to compensate for injuries.Atlanta lost veteran linebacker
Sean Weatherspoon to an Achilles tendon injury earlier this month. Rookie
linebackers DeVondre Campbell and Deion Jones were still limited by ankle
injuries in last weeks 26-24 loss at Seattle. Veteran linebacker Paul Worrilow
has missed most of the season with a groin injury that required surgery.Campbell
missed four games before making his return in a backup role with three tackles
at Seattle. Campbell and Jones, who also played as a backup last week, were
expected to be key additions to the defense. A third rookie starter, safety
Keanu Neal, missed the first two games following a preseason knee injury.The
Falcons (4-2) have somehow kept the defense together through the constant
changes. A big key the last two weeks was safety Kemal Ishmaels move to
linebacker. Ishmael had 10 tackles in a win at Denver two weeks ago and had
eight stops against Seattle.I think it really just shows the resiliency and the
next man up mindset, Campbell said Wednesday. We have four of our primary
players just out like that and to have players like Ish step up and learn the
linebacker position in a week and play two really good games against Denver and
Seattle, it just shows our resiliency as a team.Campbell and Jones are hoping to
make only their second start together against the Chargers.The Falcons were
counting on Campbell (6-5, 239) to add the size and athleticism needed for pass
coverage on tight ends. That will be an especially important assignment againstt
San Diego tight ends Antonio Gates and Hunter Henry.
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he wasnt at full speed last week.After being out for about a month, I felt I was
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speed, he said.Matthews, who played for the Falcons from 2011-14, was released
by Tampa Bay on Sept. 3. He worked out for the team Wednesday morning and was in
his first practice a few hours later. He was still with Atlanta for coach Dan
Quinns minicamp and training camp in 2015, so he said he shouldnt need much time
to be ready.Im extremely familiar with the defense, Matthews said. Im pretty
familiar with everything. So whatever coach needs me to do, Im going to take
advantage of it.Shelby, signed from Miami to help boost the pass rush, had eight
tackles in six games, including four starts, this season. Quinn said outside
linebacker Courtney Upshaw will work at defensive end.Quinn said the constant
adjustments are not difficult because we do preach versatility.Thats why we play
guys at different roles and at different spots, Quinn said. ... Knowing the next
guy is up, we really dont talk a whole lot about it. Its knowing if youre here,
youre counted on to play well.Goldson played as a backup in four games after
signing with Atlanta on Aug. 28.Game notes Quinn said he talked with the NFL
office this week about the play where no penalty was called on Seattle CB
Richard Shermans apparent pass interference with Falcons WR Julio Jones late in
last weeks game. I will keep that conversation private, Quinn said. ... The
Falcons also signed LB Josh Keyes to their practice squad. ... WR Taylor Gabriel
(concussion protocol) and CB C.J. Goodwin (hamstring) did not practice. ... The
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