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Stephen A Smith praises Chiefs after strong start to NFL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Stephen A Smith praises Chiefs after strong start to NFL season

Summary

Stephen A Smith lauded the Kansas City Chiefs following their Week 1 performance against the Denver Broncos on September 10, 2026. The Chiefs secured a convincing 31-10 victory, showcasing improvement after a disappointing previous season. Smith highlighted the team's enhanced prospects with a healthy Patrick Mahomes and the addition of Kenneth Walker III. The Chiefs are set to continue their campaign against the Indianapolis Colts on September 20.

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By the Numbers

•Kansas City Chiefs beat Denver Broncos 31-10 in Week 1.
•Stephen A Smith calls Chiefs capable of beating any team.
•Mahomes returns to form, supported by new RB Kenneth Walker III.
•Chiefs face Indianapolis Colts next on September 20.

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Stephen A Smith names NFL team that ‘can beat anybody’ after watching week one of 2026/27

What they're saying

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Stephen A Smith has had high praise for the Kansas City Chiefs following the first week of the 2026/27 NFL action taking place. The Chiefs, who had been Super Bowl regulars in recent years, had a very disappointing 2025 by their standards and failed to make the playoffs.
— Yahoo Sports

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