Another week, another magical fourth-quarter comeback win for the Broncos.

Denver scored 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, which included a late two-play drive in which Jonah Coleman gained 56 yards and scored a touchdown to take the lead. Quarterback Bo Nix has now won 16 straight one-score games.

The Broncos defense did its job, stopping the Chiefs from reaching the end zone on the next drive. Kansas City had the perfect play to beat Denver, but a flag wiped it out. Then Malcolm Roach sacked Patrick Mahomes to seal the victory.

Now, a week away from the NFL trade deadline, Denver could be in the market to add some pieces to bolster a possible Super Bowl run (Jonathan Taylor, anyone?).

Next up: The Broncos play the Carolina Panthers (3-4) at 11 a.m. Sunday in the final game before their bye week.

Here’s a look at how various national experts rated the Broncos in their power rankings entering Week 9:

The Athletic (No. 3) | Last week: No. 6

“The rookie running back led Denver in rushing (41) and receiving (63) yards on Sunday and is a delight to watch, but the hot rumor coming out of this game was that the Broncos might be in the Jonathan Taylor trade discussions. If that comes to fruition, the offense will be better, but we’ll miss Jonah Coleman,” Josh Kendall and Chad Graff write. See the full rankings.

Bleacher Report (No. 3) | Last week: No. 6

“The Broncos conquered the AFC West’s best team and moved to the top spot in the division. Although the other writers on this panel may not agree, Denver deserves a top-five spot in the power rankings because of its quality wins against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, and Chiefs. The Broncos have played through a tough schedule and have one of the league’s best records, which speaks to their strong first-half run,” Maurice Moton writes. See the full rankings.

CBS Sports (No. 5) | Last week: No. 7

“They have a lot of late-game magic to win games. That formula has worked for this team, but for how long?” Pete Prisco writes. See the full rankings.

ESPN (No. 4) | Last week: No. 8

“The Broncos acquired Hall of Famer Gary Zimmerman just before the start of the 1993 regular season, so the wayback machine had to be fired up to get to the best in-season trade. The Broncos acquired Haven Moses from the Bills via a one-for-one swap for Dwight Harrison. Moses played nine full seasons for the Broncos after the 1972 season, averaging at least 17 yards a catch in eight of those years and having 44 total touchdown catches. He is in the team’s Ring of Fame and played on the franchise’s first Super Bowl team in 1977,” Jeff Legwold writes. See the full rankings.

Fox Sports (No. 2) | Last week: No. 4

“I’ve still got my worries about Bo Nix. At some point, the Broncos are going to need a lot more from him. But he’s doing enough right now, especially for a team that can’t run the ball effectively. He makes enough big plays — though usually they are short passes that someone turns into a big play — and doesn’t make many big mistakes. In fact, he’s gone five straight games without an interception. With a coach like Sean Payton and a defense playing as well as the Broncos’ is, that’s more than enough. For now,” Ralph Vacchiano writes. See the full rankings.

NFL.com (No. 6) | Last week: No. 8

“Denver recorded a huge win over the Chiefs with a frantic fourth-quarter comeback that should give Broncos fans hope the team can climb out of its offensive struggles before long. There were signs that it’s starting to turn for the better: Bo Nix pushed the ball downfield successfully a few times, Jonah Coleman broke out in a fashion that usually leads to an increase in importance, and the defense once again finished the job. If the Broncos can follow this trajectory, they’ll round into top form by December — and thanks to Sunday’s triumph, they’ll be right in the thick of the race for the AFC West crown,” Nick Shook writes. See the full rankings.

Sports Illustrated (No. 7) | Last week: No. 12

“Jonah Coleman is one of my favorite types of players. A back that is clearly gifted, is still on the board after the third round and has a bunch of average sportswriters wondering why he’s still available … and then he gets to the NFL and rocks,” Conor Orr writes. See the full rankings.

The Sporting News (No. 3) | Last week: No. 6

“Bo Nix can keep laughing at critics after recording his fourth fourth-quarter comeback and fifth game-winning drive of the season against the Chiefs. He led the league with seven game-winning drives last season. Nix’s numbers still aren’t pretty, but he has a knack for clutch plays that get the job done,” Vinnie Iyer writes. See the full rankings.

USA Today (No. 3) | Last week: No. 3

“If they don’t have your respect yet, then how about this nugget — they’ve won five consecutive home games against former league MVPs. This 6-2 squad has also survived the most brutal stretch of its schedule and is set up to coast to another AFC West crown if it can take care of business,” Nate Davis writes. See the full rankings.

Yahoo Sports (No. 9) | Last week: No. 12

“Perhaps Jonathan Taylor or another big-time back could solve some issues on the offense. Or maybe it’s a receiver or a tight end, after the Evan Engram signing in 2025 has been a dud. Even some depth on the offensive line isn’t a bad idea. The Broncos are set on defense, so their focus can be how to add an impact piece to an inconsistent offense,” Frank Schwab writes. See the full rankings.

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