Good news for those looking to find the TV channel for Chiefs vs. Broncos on "Thursday Night Football": This game, scheduled to kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET, is not limited to NFL Network; it also will be presented nationally by Fox.
The NFL schedule for Week 7 presents us what has been a lopsided AFC West rivalry over the last few years. Kansas City has won its last seven games against Denver, padding its lead in the all-time series (63-54) between the two teams. Based on the odds for Thursday night, the Chiefs are expected to make it eight straight against the Broncos as three-point favorites, via Sportsbook Review.
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Kansas City, though, is facing two challenges that could lead to an upset Thursday night. One is a Denver defense that shut out Tennessee last week as the Broncos earned their second consecutive win. The other is a rash of injuries that have contributed to the Chiefs' two-game losing streak.
Though Patrick Mahomes will play against the Broncos on Thursday night, the star Chiefs quarterback is playing through the pain of a sprained ankle. On top of that, Kansas City has ruled out Sammy Watkins, Kendall Fuller, Eric Fisher, Chris Jones and Andrew Wylie for the game in Denver due to injuries of their own.
Below is all the info you need to watch Chiefs vs. Broncos on Thursday night, including the TV channels and kickoff time.
What channel is Chiefs vs. Broncos on today?
- TV channel (national): Fox, NFL Network
- TV channel (Kansas City): WDAF
- TV channel (Denver): KDVR
- Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
With a national broadcast on Fox, Chiefs vs. Broncos will get the game-of-the-week treatment with the network's No. 1 crew.
Joe Buck will call the Chiefs vs. Broncos play-by-play action, and Troy Aikman will provide analysis. Erin Andrew and Kristina Pink will report from the sidelines. Additionally, Fox NFL Rules expert Mike Pereira will join to give explanations on officiating and rules throughout the game.
For those who can't get to a TV and wish to find Chiefs vs. Broncos on the radio, the Kansas City call can be heard on Sirius channel 81 and XM channel 225, and the Denver call can be heard on Sirius channel 83 and XM channel 226.
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Chiefs vs. Broncos: What time is kickoff?
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 17
- Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET
The 8:20 p.m. ET start time for Chiefs vs. Broncos marks the second of four prime-time games on Kansas City's schedule this season. The Chiefs will play in front of a national audience again next week when they face the Packers at home on "Sunday Night Football."
As for the Broncos, Thursday night's game marks their second and final prime-time matchup of the season. Denver lost in Oakland on "Monday Night Football" to open the season.
Chiefs schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time | TV |
| Week 1 | Sep. 8 | at Jaguars (W, 40-26) | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Weel 2 | Sep. 15 | at Raiders (W, 28-10) | 4:05 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 3 | Sep. 22 | vs. Ravens (W, 33-28) | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 4 | Sep. 29 | at Lions (W, 34-30) | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| Week 5 | Oct. 6 | vs. Colts (L, 19-13) | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| Week 6 | Oct. 13 | vs. Texans (L, 31-24) | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 7 | Oct. 17 (Thursday) | at Broncos | 8:20 p.m. ET | FOX |
| Week 8 | Oct. 27 | vs. Packers | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| Week 9 | Nov. 3 | vs. Vikings | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| Week 10 | Nov. 10 | at Titans | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 11 | Nov. 18 (Monday) | at Chargers (Mexico) | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| Week 12 | BYE | |||
| Week 13 | Dec. 1 | vs. Raiders | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 14 | Dec. 8 | at Patriots | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 15 | Dec. 15 | vs. Broncos | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 16 | Dec. 22 | at Bears | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| Week 17 | Dec. 29 | vs. Chargers | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
Broncos schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time | TV |
| Week 1 | Sep. 9 (Monday) | at Raiders (L, 24-16) | 10:20 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| Weel 2 | Sep. 15 | vs. Bears (L, 16-14) | 4:25 p.m. ET | FOX |
| Week 3 | Sep. 22 | at Packers (L, 27-16) | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| Week 4 | Sep. 29 | vs. Jaguars (L, 26-14) | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 5 | Oct. 6 | at Chargers (W, 20-13) | 4:05 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 6 | Oct. 13 | vs. Titans (W, 16-0) | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 7 | Oct. 17 (Thursday) | vs. Chiefs | 8:20 p.m. ET | FOX |
| Week 8 | Oct. 27 | at Colts | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 9 | Nov. 3 | vs. Browns | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 10 | BYE | |||
| Week 11 | Nov. 17 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 12 | Nov. 24 | at Bills | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 13 | Dec. 1 | vs. Chargers | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 14 | Dec. 8 | at Texans | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 15 | Dec. 15 | at Chiefs | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 16 | Dec. 21/22 | vs. Lions | TBD | TBD |
| Week 17 | Dec. 29 | vs. Raiders | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |