Broncos at Chiefs
Denver Broncos 20, Kansas City Chiefs 19 · Dirt Lg 27
Final Score
Broncos 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XP
Chiefs 19 2 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPBo Nix 242 yds passingKenneth Walker 113 yds rushingTroy Franklin 105 yds receivingJL Skinner 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 294 · 296Passing yards 228 · 174Rushing yards 66 · 122Completions 25/26 · 11/19Yards per carry 4.7 · 5.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling opener for the 2026 season, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs by a final score of 20-19. With both teams looking to set the tone early in the season, every point mattered, and the Broncos managed to pull off a crucial victory on the road.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 242 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. Troy Franklin was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 105 yards, while Kenneth Walker of the Chiefs made a strong case for himself on the ground, accumulating 113 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Broncos made a critical impact, particularly with JL Skinner's interception that shifted momentum late in the game. Although Chris Jones of the Chiefs registered two sacks, it was Skinner's timely play that ultimately sealed the victory for Denver. This contest highlighted the importance of both offensive execution and defensive resilience as the season unfolds.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 23/26 | 88% | 242 | 2 | 0 | 131.0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 11/19 | 58% | 174 | 1 | 1 | 84.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 14 | 66 | 4.7 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 20 | 113 | 5.7 | 31 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 7 | 105 | 15.0 | 37 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 7 | 42 | 6.0 | 39 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 30 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Josh DownsWR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| JL SkinnerSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen AndersonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Chris JonesDT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton GillotteREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Roland-WallaceFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khyiris TongaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 2/3 | 2 | 33 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 2/2 | 1 | 47 |