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Kansas City Chiefs prepare for season opener against the Denver Broncos

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:22 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs prepare for season opener against the Denver Broncos
Summary

Head coach Andy Reid expects the Kansas City Chiefs to return to form following a 6-11 finish last season. The organization moved to address personnel needs after the team missed the playoffs and saw their AFC West title streak end. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes returns to the starting lineup after recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him for part of the previous campaign. Offseason acquisitions include running back Kenneth Walker, backup quarterback Justin Fields, and defensive rookies Mansoor Delane and Peter Woods. Despite these additions, the team faces concerns regarding the depth of their wide receiver corps. Kansas City opens the schedule against the Denver Broncos aiming to restore their standing in the division.

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  • •Andy Reid enters the season following a 6-11 record last year.
  • •Patrick Mahomes is set to start after recovering from a knee injury.
  • •The roster features new additions including Kenneth Walker and Justin Fields.
  • •The Chiefs open their campaign with a game against the Denver Broncos.
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  • 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs’ Andy Reid Sends Clear Warning to NFL Ahead of Week 1 vs. Broncos
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Kansas City spiraled into a rare losing season last year, finishing with a disappointing 6-11 record. A devastating injury to Patrick Mahomes ended their championship hopes and brought a decade of dominance to an abrupt halt. Team leaders were left to confront harsh realities on the flight home. Head coach Andy Reid, however, refused to […] The post Chiefs’ Andy Reid Sends Clear Warning to NFL Ahead of Week 1 vs. Broncos appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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