Denver Broncos prepare for Monday night opener against Kansas City Chiefs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The Denver Broncos open their season Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs. The matchup follows Denver's divisional title last year, which ended a nine-year streak of Kansas City leading the AFC West. Both teams enter the game with their starting quarterbacks, Bo Nix and Patrick Mahomes, returning after injuries sustained late last season. Denver aims to defend its title while seeking its first victory at Arrowhead in eight attempts. The game serves as a test for both rosters following an off-season of personnel adjustments and recovery.
- •Denver Broncos face the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium.
- •Bo Nix and Patrick Mahomes are both slated to start after suffering injuries last season.
- •Denver won the AFC West last season, ending a nine-year run by Kansas City.
- •The Broncos have not defeated the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in their last eight tries.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — A new AFC West pecking order, but the Broncos are eager to prove themselves all over
"The Denver Broncos finally unseated the Kansas City Chiefs last season, dethroning Andy Reid's team after its eye-popping nine-year run atop the AFC West. The Broncos may be the ones with the proverbial targets on their back for a change, but it's not like they're going to saunter into Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night for their showdown with the Chiefs to top off the NFL's opening weekend. "The biggest thing going into each season is that you can’t remember,” All-Pro right guard Quinn Meinerz said.
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