Denver
Broncos
0-0
68
FINAL
64
Kansas City
Chiefs
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 11h ago
In a thrilling Week 1 showdown, the Denver Broncos outlasted the Kansas City Chiefs by a narrow margin of 68-64, kicking off the 2026 season with a high-octane offensive display. Both teams fought hard, but the Broncos showcased their firepower, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting year in the league. Josh Allen was the star of the night for Denver, throwing for a staggering 665 yards and an incredible nine touchdowns, while Bryce Lance emerged as his favorite target, racking up 441 receiving yards. Derrick Henry added a solid ground game with 68 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Chiefs' defense guessing throughout the contest. Defensively, Jaelan Phillips made a significant impact for the Broncos, leading the team with five total tackles and three sacks, which helped disrupt the Chiefs' offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Phillips' relentless pressure forced a critical turnover, allowing Denver to regain momentum and ultimately secure the victory in this offensive shootout.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB291862%66591131.1
Joe MiltonQB342059%65381130.5
Derrick HenryHB100%0010.0
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Derrick HenryHB11686.2391270
Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB15634.2170140
Joe MiltonQB3289.321140
Josh AllenQB382.71080
Dont'e Thornton JrWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Bryce LanceWR1144140.1696720
Jeff CaldwellWR827734.61044791
Trey McBrideTE819224.01012530
Devaughn VeleWR412932.3611650
Dont'e Thornton JrWR29849.0631791
Alec PierceWR28643.0231720
Darnell WashingtonTE27135.5101651
Calvin RidleyWR12424.0—1240
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Harrison MevisK0080
Bryce BaringerP0000
Jason MyersK0060