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Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs prepare for Monday night season opener

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs prepare for Monday night season opener
Summary

The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs open their respective 2026 seasons with a Monday night game on Sept. 14 at Arrowhead Stadium. This matchup marks the first time the Broncos have opened a season on the road against their AFC West rival. Both teams return their starting quarterbacks from injuries, with Patrick Mahomes coming back from a torn ACL and LCL and Bo Nix returning from a broken ankle. While Kansas City holds a 73-59-0 lead in the all-time series, Denver has secured victories in four of the last five meetings. Last season, a fourth-quarter comeback capped by a Wil Lutz field goal secured a 22-19 Denver win. The game will be televised on ESPN and ABC.

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  • •The Broncos and Chiefs play their season opener on Sept. 14.
  • •Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix return from injury to start for their teams.
  • •Kansas City holds an all-time series record of 73-59 against Denver.
  • •Denver has won four of the last five games against the Chiefs.
  • •The Monday night game will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC.
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  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos vs. Chiefs series history: Denver has the edge since 2024
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The Chiefs still lead the all-time series against the Broncos, but Denver has won four of the last five matchups.

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