Broncos at Chiefs
Denver Broncos 55, Kansas City Chiefs 13 · 4th and Forever - 2nd League
Final Score
Broncos 55 6 TD · 2 FG · 7 XP
Chiefs 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPBo Nix 301 yds passingKenneth Walker 138 yds rushingEvan Engram 150 yds receivingTalanoa Hufanga 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 394 · 187Passing yards 279 · -11Rushing yards 115 · 198Completions 9/17 · 2/7Yards per carry 12.8 · 6.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20h ago
The Denver Broncos launched their 2026 season in emphatic style, dominating the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 55-13. This Week 1 matchup marked a significant statement game for the Broncos, showcasing their offensive prowess and setting the tone for the season ahead.
Bo Nix was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 301 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Broncos to a commanding victory. He connected with Evan Engram, who racked up 150 receiving yards, highlighting their potent aerial attack. On the ground, Kenneth Walker shined for the Chiefs, amassing 138 rushing yards, but it wasn't nearly enough to keep pace with Denver's scoring onslaught.
Defensively, Talanoa Hufanga was a key contributor for Denver, recording five total tackles and an interception, which helped stifle any momentum Kansas City attempted to build. The turning point came when Hufanga picked off a pass in the second quarter, setting up another scoring drive that pushed the Broncos' lead to 28-6. From that moment on, Kansas City struggled to recover, unable to overcome the relentless pressure and explosive offense of Denver.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 9/17 | 53% | 301 | 4 | 0 | 137.8 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 2/7 | 29% | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 8 | 121 | 15.1 | 7 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 23 | 138 | 6.0 | 35 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Emmett JohnsonHB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 8 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jaydn OttHB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Evan EngramTE | 4 | 150 | 37.5 | 110 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 61 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 5 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL SkinnerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin WallaceMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen AndersonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah EllissLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 2/2 | 7 | 56 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 2/2 | 1 | 56 |