Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce struggle early for Chiefs against Broncos
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:01 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
In the Week 1 game on September 15, 2026, the Kansas City Chiefs face the Denver Broncos. Both Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce are active but have had quiet starts, with Kelce not securing any targets and Rice yet to be targeted. The Chiefs opted for a run-heavy approach initially, limiting opportunities for their pass-catchers. As the game progresses, it remains to be seen if the Chiefs can shift to their passing attack and utilize their key players more effectively.
- •Rashee Rice has not been targeted yet in the game.
- •Travis Kelce is also off to a slow start without any catches.
- •The Chiefs started the game with a strong run focus.
- •Patrick Mahomes has completed only one pass so far.
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Is Courtland Sutton playing tonight? Why Broncos WR is off to quiet start vs. Chiefs
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Is Travis Kelce playing tonight? Why Chiefs TE is off to slow start vs. Broncos
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Is Rashee Rice playing tonight? Why Chiefs WR is off to slow start vs. Broncos
"Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is off to a slow start in the Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos. Here's some details on why that's happening.
"Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is not off to the start we expected in the Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos. Here's what going on.
"Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is off to a slow start in the Week 1 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Here's what's going on.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 1:01 AMIs Courtland Sutton playing tonight? Why Broncos WR is off to quiet start vs. Chiefs
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is off to a slow start in the Week 1 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Here's what's going on.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:54 AMIs Travis Kelce playing tonight? Why Chiefs TE is off to slow start vs. Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is off to a slow start in the Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos. Here's some details on why that's happening.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:50 AMIs Rashee Rice playing tonight? Why Chiefs WR is off to slow start vs. Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is not off to the start we expected in the Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos. Here's what going on.
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