Broncos at Chiefs
Denver Broncos 26, Kansas City Chiefs 23 · Underground LG 27 Madden
Final Score
Broncos 26 2 TD · 4 FG · 2 XP
Chiefs 23 2 TD · 3 FG · 2 XPPatrick Mahomes 222 yds passingRJ Harvey 125 yds rushingJosh Downs 73 yds receivingTalanoa Hufanga 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 288 · 292Passing yards 150 · 202Rushing yards 138 · 90Completions 7/14 · 19/31Yards per carry 9.2 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 26-23, showcasing a tightly contested battle that set the tone for the 2026 season. Both teams fought hard, but it was the Broncos who secured the victory, leaving the Chiefs to regroup as they look ahead.
On the offensive side, Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs with a solid performance, throwing for 222 yards and two touchdowns. However, it was RJ Harvey who stole the spotlight for Denver, rushing for an impressive 125 yards, consistently breaking tackles and moving the chains. The Broncos' ability to establish the run game proved crucial in keeping the Chiefs’ potent offense off the field.
Defensively, Talanoa Hufanga was a standout for Denver, recording five tackles and an interception that shifted momentum late in the game. The turning point came when Hufanga's pick thwarted a promising Kansas City drive, allowing the Broncos to maintain their lead. Despite a late push from Mahomes and the Chiefs, Denver's defense held firm, sealing the victory and marking an impressive start to their campaign.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 7/14 | 50% | 150 | 2 | 2 | 88.3 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 19/31 | 61% | 222 | 2 | 2 | 77.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 13 | 125 | 9.6 | 32 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 21 | 87 | 4.1 | 37 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 61 | 61.0 | 4 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 32 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Josh DownsWR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 37 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jared WileyTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D.J. JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffrey BassaWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi GilmanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 4/4 | 2 | 53 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 3/3 | 2 | 44 |