Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos sits on the turf after Felix Anudike-Uzomah (91) of the Kansas City Chiefs forced a fumble that was picked up by fellow K.C. player George Karlaftis (56) during the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos scratches his head during the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)- Travis Kelce (87) of the Kansas City Chiefs beats Jahdae Barron (23) of the Denver Broncos for a big gain after making a catch during the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- The Kansas City Chiefs faithful make noise as Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos looks to convert on third down during the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Kenneth Walker III (9) of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes as Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos attempts a tackle as Justin Strnad (40) pursues during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Drue Tranquill (23) of the Kansas City Chiefs brings down J.K. Dobbins (27) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Ja'quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for Xavier Worthy (1) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Quinn Meinerz (77) of the Denver Broncos hoists Evan Engram (1) after his touchdown reception on a pass from Bo Nix (10) during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws to Pat Bryant (13) during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Pat Bryant (13) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a first down catch as Drue Tranquill (23) of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- RJ Harvey (12) of the Denver Broncos gets swarmed by Drue Tranquill (23), Alohi Gilman (17) and company during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs shouts pre snap against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs runs past Nik Bonitto (15) snd Malcolm Roach (97) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs dives forward for a touchdown as Travis Kelce (87) blocks Brandon Jones (22) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates scoring a rushing touchdown during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates scoring a rushing touchdown as Tyquan Thornton (2) places an imaginary crown atop his helmet during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Head coach ,keh, dials up a play call during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos rolls out against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Mansoor Delane (5) of the Kansas City Chiefs intercepts the first pass of the game by Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos reacts to throwing an interception to Mansoor Delane (5) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos jumps before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos locks in before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Denver Broncos fans Houston Butler, Lucas Anderson, Luke Douglas and Henry Butler cheer before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Denver Broncos Dylan Tracy sports a themed cowboy costume before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos hypes up teammates before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Zach Allen (99) of the Denver Broncos takes the field before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos warms up before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Evan Engram (1) of the Denver Broncos catches passes before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos warms up before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Tyler Badie (28) of the Denver Broncos stretches before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) and Davis Webb of the Denver Broncos walk to the locker room before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos sits on the turf after Felix Anudike-Uzomah (91) of the Kansas City Chiefs forced a fumble that was picked up by fellow K.C. player George Karlaftis (56) during the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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