Dec 1, 2014 at 1.30am UK at Arrowhead Stadium

Half-Time Report: Denver Broncos in control against Kansas City Chiefs

By Simon Sinclair, Reporter | 01 December 2014

Peyton Manning throws two touchdown passes to fire the Denver Broncos into a 20-7 half-time lead over the Kansas City Chiefs in their AFC West showdown.

The Denver Broncos hold a 13-point lead over the Kansas City Chiefs at the break in their NFL clash at Arrowhead Stadium.

John Fox's side went ahead on their first possession as Peyton Manning drove his team downfield before he found Demaryius Thomas in the endzone for a 23-yard score.

The visitors extended their advantage when CJ Anderson carved his way through the Chiefs' defense on the ground, and he then collected a short pass from Manning in the endzone to notch a 15-yard touchdown.

In the second quarter, the Broncos had the chance to score their third touchdown of the game, but Jacob Tamme and Thomas had drops in the endzone, which forced Connor Barth to kick a 22-yard field goal.

The Chiefs finally got into the game when Jamaal Charles managed to raid into Broncos' territory, and that allowed Alex Smith to use play-action to find Anthony Fasano in the endzone for a 20-yard score.

Manning engineered a drive late in the half to put his side on the Chiefs' five-yard line, but he failed to find the endzone, and Barth kicked a 24-yard field goal to put his side in control of the game.