Seven Broncos players inactive during loss to Chiefs in Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

In their Week 1 matchup on September 14, the Denver Broncos suffered a 31-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. A total of seven players were inactive for the Broncos, including quarterback Sam Ehlinger, running back Tyler Badie, and tight end Dallen Bentley. Also absent from play were defensive linemen Jordan Jackson and Tyler Onyedim, as well as offensive lineman Kage Casey. Jarrett Stidham, the primary backup quarterback, did not take any snaps as Bo Nix started the entire game. The Broncos will next host the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2.
- •Broncos lost 31-10 to Chiefs on September 14.
- •Seven players, including Sam Ehlinger and Tyler Badie, were inactive.
- •Bo Nix started as quarterback, with Jarrett Stidham not playing.
- •Next game for the Broncos is against the Jaguars in Week 2.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — 7 Broncos did not play in team's ugly loss to Chiefs in Week 1
"These seven Broncos players did not play in Monday's loss to the Chiefs.
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