Kansas City Chiefs may play Denver Broncos without left tackle Josh Simmons

The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for their 2026 regular-season opener against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night. Reports indicate that starting left tackle Josh Simmons is unlikely to play due to a lingering injury. If Simmons is unavailable, the team is expected to turn to rookie Kahlil Benson to protect quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes is set to start his first game since sustaining knee injuries last December. The Denver Broncos defense led the league in sacks last season and will likely target the potential vacancy on the Chiefs offensive line. The outcome of the matchup hinges on how the retooled offensive front handles the pressure from the Denver Broncos pass rush.

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