The former Heisman Trophy winner Eric Decker are connected with a 56 yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, helping the Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 17-10 Despite playing nearly the entire game without their top two running backs.
Since taking over for Kyle Orton, Tebow has resulted in land-based the Broncos (4-5) victory in three of their four games. They moved into a tie with Kansas City and San Diego behind AFC West-leading Oakland Raiders (5-4), who beat the Chargers on Thursday night.
Denver coach John Fox removed a large piece of his when he made the guidelines Tebow starter, trying to fulfill his ability to perform skilled reading options. And despite losing his two best running backs, Fox stuck to the ground game, content to wear down the Kansas City defense.
Tebow finished 2-8 for 69 yards, but added 44 yards and a score on the ground.