Broncos Edge Chiefs in Mahomes' Return | Denver Broncos News

Broncos vs. Chiefs: A Rocky Start for the Chiefs, a Steady Rise for Denver. After a dominant 14-win season and AFC West title, the Broncos bring their elite defense and new WR Jaylen Waddle into Week One — and they’ve held Patrick Mahomes to his lowest QB rating in four matchups since 2023. Mahomes is back, but rusty; Kansas City’s offense stumbled last year with injuries and defensive losses. Denver’s 3-1 record against KC in those games, including a win in Arrowhead, suggests they’re primed to open the 2026 season with a statement victory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c172d84f179b92b