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Broncos get bounced from playoff contention by Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Marcus Peters (22) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Marcus Peters (22) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Marcus Peters (22) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Ten months ago, confetti rained down on the Denver Broncos after they won the Super Bowl.

On Sunday night, the only thing coming down was rain.

The Kansas City Chiefs dashed all Denver’s remaining hopes of a repeat with a 33-10 rout at wet, sloppy Arrowhead Stadium that knocked the Broncos from postseason contention.

“We can’t win all the time,” Denver cornerback Chris Harris Jr. said. “We had a great run. Five straight AFC titles. I guess it’s time for somebody else to win.

“It’s frustrating, but I mean, the way we played today, we don’t deserve to go in the playoffs.”