BRONCOS

Sunday night in KC has great significance for Justin Simmons

Dec 2, 2021, 12:00 AM

No doubt Sunday’s prime time tilt against the Kansas City Chiefs is one of the biggest — if not the biggest — games the Denver Broncos have played since Super Bowl 50.

Under the bright lights of Sunday Night Football, Denver takes on their bitter AFC West rival, in their house, to earn the division’s top spot.

And it’s not as if the Broncos have been playing a lot of meaningful football in December the past few seasons.

But Sunday’s showdown at Arrowhead Stadium feels perhaps a bit more significance for safety Justin Simmons.

You see, the six-year NFL veteran has yet to claim a victory over the Chiefs.

“From a team standpoint, I guess the right word would be ‘disappointing,’” Simmons told reporters on Wednesday. “Obviously, I haven’t beaten them since I’ve been here, and that’s really the emphasis.”

Drafted in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft by Denver, Simmons was joining the reigning world champions. But even that Super Bowl 50 squad from the previous year split their season series with Kansas City.

Five seasons later, the Chiefs dominance over the Broncos has grown to 11 consecutive wins.

And while Simmons says he doesn’t normally dwell on the past — or the future, for that matter — having never tasted victory over their AFC West foe has gotten under his skin a bit.

“I really just like focusing in on the now and what’s at stake right now. But with that being said, at some point it does piss you off a little bit,” Simmons said. “I’m looking forward to Sunday.”

With everything that’s on the line in Sunday’s game, coupled with the chance to end a half-decade-long skid against the Chiefs, “without a doubt” this is the biggest game Simmons has played in his six-year career.

“Everyone knows if you want to be where the Broncos are used to being, you’ve got to beat Kansas City, especially at Arrowhead,” Simmons said. “So, I’m really excited for Sunday night.”

Broncos

Drake Maye Broncos QB...

Andrew Mason

Broncos have George Paton, QB coach at Drake Maye Pro Day

QB prospect Drake Maye had his Pro Day workout on March 28, and Broncos GM George Paton was among those on hand.

34 seconds ago

Jayden Daniels...

Cecil Lammey

How much interest do the Broncos have in LSU QB Jayden Daniels?

The Denver Broncos have interest in LSU QB Jayden Daniels, but how realistic is getting him in the 2024 NFL Draft? Watch Orange and Blue Today with Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason! Follow @CecilLammey

20 hours ago

Drake Maye Broncos QB...

Will Petersen

Report: Broncos attending two more QB Pro Days on Thursday

Mike Klis says the Broncos will have representatives at the Pro Days of former UNC QB Drake Maye and Washington QB Michael Penix Jr

1 day ago

Josh Reynolds...

Jake Shapiro

Broncos make significant free agent splash at WR, leaving questions

The Denver Broncos are adding a proven weapon to Sean Payton's offense, signing former Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds

1 day ago

J.J. McCarthy Broncos mock draft...

Will Petersen

ESPN’s latest mock draft has Broncos trading to No. 4 overall

Broncos head coach Sean Payton said it's realistic for Denver to move up; Matt Miller is projecting that as reality in his new mock draft

1 day ago

Jayden Daniels...

Andrew Mason

Broncos visiting with LSU QB Jayden Daniels after his Pro Day

Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels will meet with six teams at his Pro Day on Wednesday, including the Denver Broncos.

1 day ago

Sunday night in KC has great significance for Justin Simmons