NFL · Week 1 · Recap
Chiefs Beat Broncos 31-10 Behind Kenneth Walker III's 173-Yard Day
The Kansas City Chiefs routed the Denver Broncos 31-10 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO on Monday, September 14, 2026 in NFL Week 1 action.
Chiefs led 14-7 at halftime. The second quarter swung it: the Chiefs outscored their opponent 7-0.
The Chiefs move to 1-0, while the Broncos fall to 0-1.
Top performers
Bo Nix (DEN, QB): 17/28, 131 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
J.K. Dobbins (DEN, RB): 8 CAR, 36 YDS
Evan Engram (DEN, TE): 4 REC, 43 YDS, 1 TD
Patrick Mahomes (KC, QB): 15/27, 184 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Kenneth Walker III (KC, RB): 23 CAR, 173 YDS, 1 TD
Travis Kelce (KC, TE): 3 REC, 71 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q1 8:11KCPatrick Mahomes 15 Yd Rush0-7
- Q1 3:48DENEvan Engram 19 Yd pass from Bo Nix7-7
- Q2 1:39KCRashee Rice 13 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes7-14
- Q3 12:43KCKenneth Walker III 60 Yd Rush7-21
- Q3 7:34DENWil Lutz 31 Yd Field Goal10-21
- Q3 3:17KCHarrison Butker 28 Yd Field Goal10-24
- Q4 14:39KCKenneth Walker III 2 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes10-31
Team stats
| DEN | KC | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 176 | 392 |
| First downs | 9 | 19 |
| Third down | 2-12 | 9-17 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 26:18 | 33:42 |