Chiefs Host Broncos on Monday Night Football Tonight
The Broncos and Chiefs kick off the 2026 NFL season on Monday Night Football, Sept. 14 at 8:15 p.m. ET from Arrowhead Stadium. The game airs on ESPN and ABC.
- Kansas City missed the playoffs in 2025 — its first absence since 2012.
- Denver won the AFC West last year, ending nine consecutive Chiefs division titles.
- Mahomes is cleared with no limitations, roughly nine months after tearing his ACL and LCL.
- Nix went 6 of 9 for 76 yards and a touchdown in preseason after his ankle fracture.
Why it matters: Both starting quarterbacks are returning from significant injuries sustained last season, raising questions about how quickly each will find form.
- Denver won both regular-season meetings against Kansas City in 2025, including a 20-13 Christmas Day win at Arrowhead.
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What’s next: Kansas City and Denver meet again in Week 8, Nov. 2.
- The MNF schedule runs 17 weeks, concluding Jan. 4, 2027, in Green Bay.
- How will Mahomes and Nix each perform in their first regular-season action after major injuries?
- Will Denver sustain its AFC West advantage, or does Kansas City's roster recalibrate quickly?