Broncos special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica said Thursday that Wil Lutz’s blocked field goal attempt Sunday was not a low kick and that Denver has spent the practice week making

After the Kansas City Chiefs broke through Alex Forsyth's protection to block a field goal and beat the Denver Broncos on Sunday, the offensive lineman faced intense criticism from both fans and pundits.

ENGLEWOOD • The Broncos are speaking up for Alex Forsyth. The offensive lineman got bulldozed on a game-losing field-goal block Sunday in Kansas City. The Chiefs overloaded pressure on the left side due to film study of Forsyth, lined up at the tight-end spot, often getting knocked on his back this season.

Kansas City overloaded five rushers to the left side of Denver’s field goal unit and linebacker Leo Chenal stormed over Broncos center Alex Forsyth to block Wil Lutz’s game-deciding

I’ve been a part of some tough losses and this probably takes the cake,” Wil Lutz said after the Broncos lost to the Chiefs on Sunday.

After a gritty performance from both teams, the Broncos had a potential game-winning walk-off field goal try as Wil Lutz stepped up for a 35-yard chip shot at the end of the fourth quarter. However, Denver’s hopes to spoil the Chiefs’ perfect season pretty quickly deflated after Lutz’s kick was blocked by Kansas City defensive end Mike Danna .

Before attempting a potential game-winning field goal, the Broncos opted to take as much time off the clock as possible.