Broncos drop ten spots in power rankings after MNF loss to Chiefs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

The Denver Broncos fell to 13th in Nate Davis' NFL power rankings after a 31-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. The defeat comes as the Broncos seek to improve under head coach Sean Payton, raising questions about play-calling duties. In the same rankings, the Chiefs are positioned 6th while the Broncos are set to host the Jacksonville Jaguars, ranked 8th, in Week 2.
- •Broncos are now 0-1 following the MNF loss.
- •Sean Payton's coaching decisions are under scrutiny after poor performance.
- •Chiefs rank 6th in power rankings, indicating their strong start.
- •Broncos will face Jaguars, who are ranked 8th, in Week 2.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos take big drop in NFL power rankings after 'MNF' loss
"The Broncos dropped ten spots in NFL power rankings following Monday's loss.
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