'MNF' takeaways: Chiefs reclaim AFC West bragging rights with blowout win over Broncos

Walker made an instant difference as the focal point of Kansas City's offense, with the pass game rusty. Without his contributions, Monday's game could have looked a lot different.

Play of the game: Travis Kelce discovers the fountain of youth

Midway through the third quarter, Kelce hopped in a time machine and hopped out five years younger, catching a short pass at the sticks on 3rd-and-6 and breaking a tackle before sprinting down the field for a 59-yard gain, his longest reception since 2021.

The four-time All-Pro was only targeted five times overall, finishing with three receptions for 71 yards. But for one play in Kansas City's Monday night opener, Kelce was back to his old self.

Quote of the game: "Ask me in another half."

Broncos offensive coordinator Davis Webb's first game calling plays might be his last.

Okay, that might be an overreaction, but not by much. At halftime of a 14-7 game, ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge asked head coach and offensive mastermind Sean Payton, who previously called plays, how it felt not having that control.

"Ask me in another half," Payton replied.

His fingerprints were on the game plan coming out of halftime after commenting on his desire to see the Broncos run the ball more after producing a 76 percent pass rate in the first half. (h/t Sumer Sports)

During the third quarter, Denver had a healthy 50-50 run-pass split before the lopsided margin dictated a pass-heavy script over the final 15 minutes.

Webb, like plenty of other coaches, needs more than one game to find his footing. But after such a rough start from the Broncos offense, it's fair to wonder how long of a runway he has to get the unit off the ground.