Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Chiefs Beat Broncos 31-10 Behind Walker, Mahomes
The Chiefs beat the Broncos 31-10 in their first game of the 2026 season.
The game was played at Arrowhead Stadium.
Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III had a very big game with 173 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
His longest score came on a 60-yard run in the third quarter.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes also played after recovering from knee surgery.
He threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score.
The Broncos briefly tied the game at 7-7 with a touchdown pass from Bo Nix to Evan Engram.
After that, Denver could not score again, while Kansas City’s running game helped control the game.
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos 31-10 in Week 1 of the 2026 season.
Kenneth Walker III rushed for 173 yards, scored twice, and delivered a 60-yard touchdown run.
Patrick Mahomes returned from knee surgery with two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown.
Kansas City produced 220 rushing yards and 392 total yards, while Denver had 176 total yards.
Bo Nix threw for 131 yards, was intercepted, and lost a fumble as Denver struggled offensively.
- Who
- The Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos played; Kenneth Walker III and Patrick Mahomes led Kansas City.
- What
- The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 31-10.
- When
- Monday night in Week 1 of the 2026 season.
- Where
- Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
- Why
- Kansas City’s rushing attack and overall offense succeeded, while Denver struggled to sustain drives and committed turnovers.
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 31, Denver Broncos 10
- Top rusher
- Kenneth Walker III: 173 rushing yards and two touchdowns
- Patrick Mahomes
- 15-of-27 passing for 184 yards, two touchdown passes, and one interception
- Kansas City offense
- 220 rushing yards and 392 total yards
- Denver offense
- 176 total yards
- Bo Nix
- 17-of-28 passing for 131 yards, one interception, and one lost fumble
- Decisive play
- Walker scored on a 60-yard run on fourth-and-1 early in the third quarter