Broncos at Chiefs
Denver Broncos 44, Kansas City Chiefs 41 · NO MERCY || FANTASY 🥶
Final Score
Broncos 44 6 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Chiefs 41 3 TD · 2 FG · 5 XPBo Nix 385 yds passingRJ Harvey 95 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 123 yds receivingTotal yards 473 · 405Passing yards 374 · 285Rushing yards 99 · 120Completions 15/24 · 23/37Yards per carry 9.0 · 13.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 44-41, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrifying 2026 season. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but it was the Broncos who came out on top in this high-stakes matchup.
Bo Nix was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for an impressive 385 yards and five touchdowns, effectively leading his team’s offensive onslaught. Complementing his effort, RJ Harvey rushed for 95 yards, while Jaylen Waddle torched the Chiefs' secondary with 123 receiving yards, proving to be a critical weapon downfield. Together, they propelled the Broncos to a commanding performance.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that turned the tide in their favor. Pat Surtain II's two interceptions were instrumental in halting Kansas City's momentum, while Nik Bonitto delivered pressure with two sacks, keeping the Chiefs' offense off-balance. The Broncos' defense ultimately made the critical stops when it mattered most, sealing their victory in a game that could easily be a preview of the excitement to come this season.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 14/24 | 58% | 385 | 5 | 2 | 107.6 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 23/37 | 62% | 315 | 2 | 2 | 84.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 9 | 95 | 10.6 | 12 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 6 | 95 | 15.8 | 7 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 3 | 123 | 41.0 | 53 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 40 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 21 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 45 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 7 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 43 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 7 | 88 | 12.6 | 27 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 33 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Pat Surtain IICB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen AndersonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL SkinnerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WoodsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey BosaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius MuasauMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Johnathan EdwardsCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kaiir ElamFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus LawrenceREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Erick HunterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 3 | 37 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 2/3 | 5 | 33 |