Broncos suffer worst Week 1 loss since 2005 against Chiefs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
In Week 1, the Denver Broncos faced a significant defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs, their worst opening loss since 2005. The 34-10 loss recalls the Broncos' 2005 season, where a similar defeat led to a strong rebound and an eventual AFC Championship appearance. This upcoming Sunday, the Broncos will attempt to bounce back at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their Week 2 matchup. The team hopes to replicate past success from similar situations in the face of recent changes in the NFL.
- •Broncos lose 34-10 to Chiefs in Week 1
- •Last similar loss was in 2005 against Dolphins
- •2005 season ended with a trip to the AFC Championship
- •Next game for Broncos is Week 2 against Jaguars
- •Team aims for a turnaround after disappointing performance
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Last time Broncos lost this bad in Week 1, they went 13-3
"After going 0-1, the 2005 Denver Broncos went to the AFC Championship.
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