Broncos at Chiefs
Denver Broncos 31, Kansas City Chiefs 24 · VEETA's Reboot
Final Score
Broncos 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Chiefs 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPBo Nix 268 yds passingRJ Harvey 77 yds rushingEvan Engram 139 yds receivingJustin Strnad 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 325 · 232Passing yards 247 · 214Rushing yards 78 · 18Completions 15/23 · 17/29Yards per carry 5.6 · 3.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 23h ago
In an electrifying Week 1 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 31-24, setting the tone for the 2026 season. Both teams showcased their offensive capabilities, but it was the Broncos who ultimately secured the victory, marking a strong start to their campaign.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Bo Nix, who threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his prowess in the pocket. Meanwhile, tight end Evan Engram was a standout target, racking up 139 receiving yards, while RJ Harvey contributed solidly on the ground with 77 rushing yards. This potent offensive performance was crucial in overcoming a determined Chiefs squad.
On the defensive side, the Broncos made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Jonathon Cooper's 2.5 sacks put pressure on the Chiefs' quarterback, while Justin Strnad's two interceptions were pivotal in stifling Kansas City’s attempts to rally. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Strnad's second pick effectively sealed the game, allowing the Broncos to hold off a late surge from the Chiefs.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 15/23 | 65% | 268 | 3 | 0 | 144.5 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 17/29 | 59% | 263 | 2 | 3 | 72.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 13 | 77 | 5.9 | 8 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Evan EngramTE | 6 | 139 | 23.2 | 70 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 26 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 28 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 34 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 23 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 10 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 37 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi GilmanFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris JonesDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper McDonaldMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey BassaWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/2 | 4 | 27 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 1/1 | 3 | 56 |