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Three Things That Mattered in Chiefs' 31-10 Win Over Broncos

For the first time since January, the Kansas City Chiefs partook in a regular-season game. Their return to action certainly lived up to the hype, especially with a heated rival in the Denver Broncos visiting town.

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5 Winners and 3 Losers From Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 1 Win: Kahlil Benson silences doubters, and Kenneth Walker dominates

The Kansas City Chiefs opened up Week 1 with a victory over the Denver Broncos. Here’s a look at the winners and losers of the game. The Kansas City Chiefs started off the 2026 NFL season the right way with a 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 1 on “Monday Night Football.” They came out of the gate with fire and a mission.

Mansoor Delane News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Chiefs get tough update on Mansoor Delane after his opening-drive INT

Kansas City Chiefs lost Mansoor Delane to injury on the same play that had fans excited about the standout rookie. Delane electrified the crowd Monday when he intercepted Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix on the first drive of the game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'NFL yards-from-scrimmage leaders' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Chiefs Make Travis Kelce Announcement During Broncos Game

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs looked to open the 2026 NFL season with a win, hosting Bo Nix and AFC West rival Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium

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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.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Dazzling 60-yard Kenneth Walker III touchdown has Chiefs fans thinking Super Bowl

Kenneth Walker III has Kansas City fans on Cloud Nine after scoring a spectacular 60-yard touchdown in the Chiefs’ season opener against the Denver Broncos on Monday night.

Xavier Worthy News / Athlon Sports / September 14

NFL Facing Punishment Decision After Xavier Worthy Play

Xavier Worthy and the Kansas City Chiefs opened the 2026 NFL season with an NFC West matchup, hosting Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos in Week 1’s edition of “Monday Night Football.” The Chiefs were coming off a disappointing 2025 campaign, in which they missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Kansas City Chiefs’ Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes send message to Broncos and rest of the NFL in Week 1 opening drive

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes isn’t afraid to run the ball, and neither is HC Andy Reid. The Kansas City Chiefs sent a message to the NFL on their first offensive drive of 2026.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Travis Kelce appears to get away with a hold on Patrick Mahomes’ TD run

Kansas City Chiefs football is officially back (in more ways than one). The Chiefs opened up their season on Monday with a matchup against the Denver Broncos.

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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.

Mansoor Delane News / Field Level Media / September 14

Chiefs CB Mansoor Delane (shoulder) leaves in first quarter

Kansas City Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane left Monday's game in the first quarter with a shoulder injury. The Chiefs announced in the second quarter that Delane was questionable to return.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / September 14

Missouri Firefighter awarded Super Bowl LXI tickets by ESPN crew on Monday Night Football

As the Kansas City Chiefs prepared to play their first game of the 2026 NFL season, a firefighter was given a big reward for his everyday contribution to society.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 14

Patrick Mahomes answers injury questions with highlight TD vs. Broncos

It only took Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes one drive to answer any questions about his recovery from a torn ACL.

Chiefs are playing a dangerous game with Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes' comeback comes with a nightmare Week 1 problem

Chiefs' Travis Kelce drops massive hint about playing future

The '6-Passing-TD NFL games' quiz

Xavier Worthy News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Chiefs Star Xavier Worthy's Emotional Pregame Ritual Has Special Family Meaning

Xavier Worthy is known for doing things quickly. The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver ran a record 4.21-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. Kansas City eventually traded up to select him No.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 14

Chiefs' Travis Kelce drops massive hint about playing future

Considering the circumstances, most people assumed that this would be Travis Kelce's farewell season.

Chiefs are playing a dangerous game with Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes' comeback comes with a nightmare Week 1 problem

'Monday Night Football': Where to watch Chiefs vs. Broncos

The 'Rookie 100-yard receiving leaders' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Kansas City Chiefs Running Back Will be the X-Factor in Week 1

The Kansas City Chiefs signed Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III in the offseason to a three-year, $43.05 million deal to revamp the team’s offense. He’ll be a major cog in the game plan on Monday Night Football against the Denver Broncos in their season opener.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 14

Chiefs Elevated Two For Week 1 Monday Night Football

The Kansas City Chiefs announced they have elevated DT Marcus Harris and FB Ben VanSumeren from the practice squad to the active roster. Both will return to the practice squad after the Week 1 game against the Broncos without having to clear waivers.

Drue Tranquill News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 14

'Until All Are Free': Drue Tranquill's Mission Beyond Football

Early in a conversation with Drue Tranquill, there's a moment when the football stops mattering. Not because he does not love it — he clearly does — but

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14

'Monday Night Football': Where to watch Chiefs vs. Broncos

These two teams have a rivalry history, but this year, it's going to be bigger and better.

Chiefs are playing a dangerous game with Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes' comeback comes with a nightmare Week 1 problem

The '2024-25 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

Kenneth Walker III News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

The Super Bowl MVP Award has been given out 61 times over 60 Super Bowls (Super Bowl XII had co-MVPs). How many can you name in eight minutes?

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 14

Patrick Mahomes' comeback comes with a nightmare Week 1 problem

Patrick Mahomes has cleared every hurdle necessary to make his remarkable return to the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately for Mahomes, his first game back comes with the kind of problem no quarterback returning from major knee surgery wants to see.

Chiefs are playing a dangerous game with Patrick Mahomes

The 'NFL season TD-pass leaders' quiz

Patrick Mahomes News / Yardbarker / September 13