Denver
Broncos
0-0
13
FINAL
42
Kansas City
Chiefs
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display to kick off the 2026 season, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 42-13. This Week 1 matchup showcased the Chiefs' offensive firepower and set a high bar for the rest of the league, as Patrick Mahomes led the charge with five touchdown passes.
Mahomes was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 404 yards and connecting with his receivers with precision. Xavier Worthy emerged as his top target, racking up 132 receiving yards and finding the end zone twice. The Broncos struggled to contain the Chiefs' aerial assault, unable to respond effectively as RJ Harvey managed just 53 rushing yards on the ground.
On the defensive side, the Kansas City Chiefs were equally impressive, with Jadon Canady leading the team with five total tackles. Ashton Gillotte made his mark with two sacks, putting significant pressure on the Broncos' offense. The turning point came when Mansoor Delane intercepted a pass, halting a Denver drive and allowing the Chiefs to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 25 | 12 | 48% | 404 | 5 | 0 | 133.7 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 23 | 15 | 65% | 260 | 1 | 2 | 81.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 132 | 44.0 | 64 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 11 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 32 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 74 | 74.0 | 62 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 17 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 8 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 5 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason Thomas | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Brandon Hill | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Felix Anudike-Uzomah | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper McDonald | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

