Patrick Mahomes is cleared to start as the Kansas City Chiefs face the Denver Broncos in Week 1.

The Broncos will travel to face the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. MT.

The Denver Broncos are set to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Check out NFL.com's video preview (and expert game picks) below. After facing the Chiefs, the Broncos will return home to host the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2.

Los Angeles Rams newly acquired star defensive end Myles Garrett is having knee surgery, will be on injured reserve and miss at least four games.

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With the tables having been turned for Denver against Kansas City, the Chiefs will be looking Monday to rearrange some furniture. From 2015-23, the Chiefs won 16 straight games over the Broncos. But since then,