Jaylen Waddle reacts to disappointing Broncos debut against Chiefs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Jaylen Waddle expressed disappointment after his first game with the Denver Broncos, a 31-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on September 15, 2026. Waddle was targeted three times, making one catch for two yards, and had a critical drop that halted a potential scoring drive. Following the game, he acknowledged the Chiefs outplayed the Broncos and emphasized the need for improvement. Waddle is aiming for a better performance in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- •Broncos lost to Chiefs 31-10 in season opener.
- •Waddle had one catch for two yards and critical drop.
- •Waddle called the game a 'shock' and cited execution issues.
- •He aims for a fourth 1,000-yard receiving season.
- •Next game is against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 24.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Waddle reacts to ‘shock’ result of first game with Broncos
""[W]hen it don't go our way, especially like that, it's definitely a shock," Jaylen Waddle said of his Broncos debut.
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