Broncos gamble, lose to Chiefs, fall 2 back in division

Denver Broncos' Diontae Spencer (11) fumbles a punt return as he is hit by teammate Caden Sterns (30) and Kansas City Chiefs' Byron Pringle (13) watches during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. Pringle recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams, left, runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Anthony Hitchens (53) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) catches a pass as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay (50) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs' Byron Pringle, left, and Denver Broncos' Caden Sterns (30) reach for a fumbled punt return during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. Pringle recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)