r‘Twas a cold, windy night in Kansas City. Not a first down could be gained by Alex Smith. Peyton Manning drove Denver down for two touchdowns to start the game, running the ball nine out of his first 12 plays. The first score was a gorgeous deep lob that seemed to fall from the sky into Demaryius Thomas’ hands. Thanks to two additional field goals, Manning & Co. led 20-7 at halftime.

A third quarter field goal was created on a tipped ball at the line for an interception from DeMarcus Ware. Two more costly fumbles for the Chiefs helped the Broncos attempt another field goal in the fourth quarter. In all, Connor Barth chipped in five for the boys.

No one was really there to watch the Smith sackfest at the end. Everyone was huddled in their blankets, then peaced out. Royals fans.