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

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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