The Denver Broncos are treating Sunday’s home matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs like a return to the Peyton Manning era. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, team officials consider this weekend’s AFC West clash at Empower Field at Mile High the biggest NFL game played in Denver in almost a decade,

The Chiefs–Broncos rivalry defines AFC West drama. Since 2016, fans have witnessed Dontari Poe’s jump pass, Patrick Mahomes’ debut, Matt Moore’s clutch strike, Von Miller’s heartbreak, and Kansas City’s four‑way touchdown showcase.

The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs in one of the biggest games in Denver since the 2016 AFC Championship game. The 22-19 win got Denver to 9-2, and put the Chiefs at 5-5, and outside of the playoff hunt.

The Broncos are treating Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs as their biggest game since the 2016 AFC Championship between Manning and Brady.

In beating the Chiefs to extend their win streak to eight games, the Broncos demonstrated the formula that's allowed them to defy expectations.

The Denver Broncos have shown resilience this season, highlighted by their 22-19 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.