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Sean Payton Reveals One Major Challenge of Facing the Chiefs at Arrowhead

The Kansas City Chiefs are desperate to erase the bad taste left by a brutal 20-13 loss to the Denver Broncos last season. Andy Reid’s army kicks off the 2026 season against those same Broncos on September 14, leaving no stone unturned in their quest for Monday Night Football revenge.

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Sean Payton’s Broncos Receive Potential Advantage As Chiefs Star Suffers Rumored Injury Ahead of Week 1

The Denver Broncos begin their season against division rivals, the Kansas City Chiefs, and Sean Payton knows exactly how difficult that challenge will be.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 7

The Truth About ESPN's Concerning Broncos Prediction

In the NFL, it feels like almost every year, at least one team goes from worst to first. But how often do we see a first-to-worst result? ESPN just dropped its Football Power Index full-season simulation for 2026, and it predicts the Broncos will finish 7-10 and miss the playoffs, while the Kansas City Chiefs retake the AFC West.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 7

Broncos Get Three Injured Players Back at Practice Ahead of MNF Tilt vs. Chiefs

The Denver Broncos practiced on Monday ahead of their season-opening road tilt against the Kansas City Chiefs . The Broncos open the season on Monday Night Football against their familiar old foe, and it'll be Patrick Mahomes's first game back since suffering a multi-ligament knee injury late last season.

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Can you name the last time every NFL team selected a signal-caller in the first round of the NFL Draft?

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Sean Payton News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 7

Sean Payton Stands on the Formula That Helped Broncos Dethrone Chiefs

And just like that, game week is upon the Denver Broncos. The Broncos will travel to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football, kicking off the season.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 7

Denver Broncos sign familiar face to practice squad to reinforce depth ahead of Week 1 showdown vs. Kansas City Chiefs

The Denver Broncos have brought back S Taylor Rapp back on the practice squad. The veteran safety originally signed with the team in late August after a successful workout.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 7

Grok simulates the final outcome of the Denver Broncos’ 2026 season ahead of Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs

The Denver Broncos officially kick off Week 1 of the 2026 season this week against the Kansas City Chiefs, but how should we project this season to look overall?

Jaylen Waddle News / DenverBroncosCommunity / September 7

Jaylen Waddle receives rave review as Broncos insider predicts major impact

Jaylen Waddle has quickly made an impression in Denver, and one Broncos insider believes the wide receiver could become a major piece of Sean Payton’s offense.

Taylor Rapp News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7

S Taylor Rapp To Return To Broncos

As expected, Taylor Rapp is indeed returning to the Broncos. A practice squad deal with Denver has been lined up, as first reported by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Bo Nix News / DenverBroncosCommunity / September 7

Former Steelers star says the Broncos 'don’t win games because of Bo Nix'

The Denver Broncos and QB Bo Nix are heading into the new seasons with high expectations. After making the AFC Championship game last season, the Broncos are hoping to take another step forward in 2026.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 7

Projecting When Each Broncos Rookie Could Crack the Starting Lineup

The Denver Broncos saw four of their rookie draft picks make the initial roster out of training camp , while three were waived. Two of those waivers ended up on the practice squad, while the other — fifth-round tight end Justin Joly — was claimed by Miami off waivers .

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Billion-Dollar NFL Teams, Peanuts For Cheerleaders: Ann-Marie Muscarello’s Double Life Exposes The Pay Gap

Denver Broncos cheerleader Ann-Marie Muscarello balances her NFL role with a career as an orthopedic nurse Her story highlights the longstanding pay disparity

Jonah Coleman News / TWSN / September 5

Jonah Coleman Is More Important Than His Denver Broncos Depth-Chart Spot

The Denver Broncos seem to have their running back hierarchy figured out ahead of the 2026 season getting underway. JK Dobbins returns as the main starter, RJ Harvey will be the receiving running back, and Jonah Coleman will factor in as well.

Taylor Rapp News / Pro Football Rumors / September 5

Broncos Host S Taylor Rapp For Workout

The Broncos hosted safety Taylor Rapp for a workout on Friday, per Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette, a sign he may be nearing a return to the field after stepping away from the team in August.

Jaylen Waddle News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 4

Is Jaylen Waddle on verge of massive breakout season with Broncos?

The Denver Broncos’ biggest acquisition this offseason was a trade for Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins. He’s expected to step in as the immediate No.

J.K. Dobbins News / TWSN / September 4

You Need to Draft J.K. Dobbins in Fantasy Football This Year

It feels like we’ve been waiting for the massive J.K. Dobbins season for years now, but he at least broke through in 2024 with 14.8 PPG. Outside of that, Dobbins has really just never been able to stay healthy.

Denver Broncos News / Total Pro Sports / September 4

Former NFL Record-Holding WR Passes Away After Prison Stint

Arthur Marshall was a notable American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League in the 1990s. To begin with, he first made a name for himself as a standout athlete at Hephzibah High School in Georgia.

Denver Broncos News / Viral Sports News / September 3

Former Denver Broncos Wide Receiver Has Reportedly Died

Arthur Marshall, the speedy wide receiver who arrived in Denver as an undrafted free agent and quickly became a reliable target and trick-play threat for the Broncos, died Wednesday.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / September 3