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Monday Night Football live updates: Chiefs vs Broncos score, highlights, where to watch - USA Today
WorldBy Joe Rivera, Tom Viera, Jacob Camenker9/15/20261 min read
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs host the Broncos on "Monday Night Football" in Week 1. USA TODAY Sports will provide highlights and more
✨ Key Highlights
- The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the AFC's reigning No. 1 seed Denver Broncos 31-10 on "Monday Night Football" in their 2026 season opener, delivering a statement win over their division rival.
- Kansas City entered the season with questions after a 6-11 campaign, particularly around Patrick Mahomes returning from a torn ACL and LCL suffered in December 2025 and a secondary that lost three key starters.
- Mahomes overcame a shaky start—going just 2 of 10 early and throwing a second-half interception—but settled in as the Chiefs pulled away, though he showed signs of rust as a passer.
- Kenneth Walker III, the Chiefs' marquee free-agent signing on a three-year, $45 million deal and Super Bowl 60 MVP with Seattle, dominated with 191 total yards and two touchdowns on 26 touches.
- Kansas City's new-look secondary stifled Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, who completed 17 of 28 passes for 131 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
- Next, the Chiefs face the Indianapolis Colts on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 2, while Denver looks to rebound at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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