Denver Broncos struggle in Week 1 loss to Kansas City Chiefs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Denver Broncos faced a defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 14, showcasing a lackluster performance characterized by missed tackles. Fans expressed frustration over the team's effort, leading to discussions on how the Broncos can improve heading into their Week 2 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coach Sean Payton acknowledged shared responsibility for the disappointing debut of quarterback Davis Webb. The Broncos will look to rebound in their upcoming game.
- •Broncos recorded 24 missed tackles, a 26.1% miss rate in Week 1.
- •Sean Payton admitted responsibility for the team's poor performance.
- •Next game is against Jacksonville Jaguars on September 24, 2026.
- •Tim Tebow returning for a pre-game ceremony prior to the Jaguars match.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Denver Broncos: An easy to solution to ‘rage baiting’ is to play better
"Show heart. Play hard. Look like you care. All three of those things didn’t seem to show up on Monday night and that’s likely why fans are irritated this week.
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