Chiefs offense bogging down when it deviates from script

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, is sacked for a 6-yard loss by Denver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones 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 Courtland Sutton (14) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) 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 safety Daniel Sorensen, left, is congratulated by teammate Travis Kelce after intercepting a pass and running it back for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (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)