Chiefs host Broncos for 2026 NFL season opening Monday night game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:18 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs open their 2026 NFL season hosting the Denver Broncos in a Monday Night Football matchup. Both teams enter the contest with high expectations following roster changes during the offseason. The game features the return of quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix, both of whom missed time due to injuries last season. Kansas City enters the year looking to improve upon a 6-11 finish, while the Broncos aim to establish themselves as leaders in the AFC West. Denver added receiver Jaylen Waddle via trade, and the Chiefs added running back Kenneth Walker III to their offensive roster. These adjustments to the lineup lead to projections regarding individual player performances for the season opener.
- •Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix both return to the field after missing significant time due to injuries.
- •Kenneth Walker III joins the Kansas City offense to address the team's previous rushing struggles.
- •The Broncos acquired receiver Jaylen Waddle from Miami during the offseason.
- •Denver finished the 2025 season with an average of 119 rushing yards per game.
- •Mansoor Delane joins the Kansas City secondary as the team's new cornerback.
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs vs. Broncos bold predictions for Week 1 of 2026 NFL season
"The 2026 NFL season is finally here! The league’s schedule makers created a great lineup for Week 1 from start to finish. Seattle and New England break in the new season on September 9th with a Super Bowl rematch. But fans might be even more excited to watch the last game of the slate, which includes two quarterbacks coming back from significant […] The post Chiefs vs. Broncos bold predictions for Week 1 of 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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