The first Monday Night Football (MNF) game of the year, which saw the Kansas City Chiefs blow out the Denver Broncos , garnered huge viewership for ESPN . ESPN reports that the Chiefs-Broncos game drew 23.

Also noteworthy: Chiefs coach Andy Reid pulled even with Bill Belichick on one NFL career list.

The New York Giants (1-0) are coming off a wild upset victory at home and now prepare for a trip west to visit the Los Angeles Rams (0-1). The 2026 season could not have started more differently for both teams.

Sunday Night Football Game Recap