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Denver Broncos prepare for season opener against Kansas City Chiefs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:25 AM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Denver Broncos prepare for season opener against Kansas City Chiefs

Summary

The 2026 NFL season is underway with a series of opening week matchups across the league. While 13 games are scheduled for Sunday, the Denver Broncos remain sidelined until their scheduled Monday game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City. This contest serves as an early-season test for the team following their previous exit in the AFC Championship game. Questions remain regarding the impact of the departure of free agent John Franklin Myers and the performance of the Nix-to-Waddle connection. Head coach Sean Payton faces scrutiny over play-calling duties while the defense adjusts to personnel changes. Fans will monitor the effectiveness of the offense under new leadership as the club opens its campaign on the road.

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By the Numbers

•Denver Broncos face the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday in week 1.
•The 2026 NFL season officially begins with a full slate of games starting Sunday.
•Sean Payton returns as coach to manage the offense and roster changes.
•The team aims to recover from a previous AFC Championship game loss.
•The game follows a series of season-opening matchups held in various international and domestic venues.

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Can you feel it, Broncos Country? It’s officially week 1 in the NFL! Okay, maybe it’s a little premature to get amped for Broncos football when Denver doesn’t play for another whole week, but that doesn’t make the football season any less ‘here’. This season kicks off with a Super Bowl rematch in Seattle, featuring […]
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