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5 things we learned about the Chiefs from Week 1 win over Denver

Kansas City kicked off the season in commanding fashion, rolling to a 31-10 home victory over Denver on September 14, 2026. The contest marked an impressive return for Patrick Mahomes following an anterior cruciate ligament tear.

The franchise quarterback completed 15 of 27 passes for 184 yards and a pair of scores, adding a 15-yard rushing touchdown in the opening period while also highlighting the offense's ground attack in his postgame remarks.

Several other contributors stood out during the 21-point triumph at Arrowhead Stadium, which snapped a decade-long drought against Denver at the venue. Kenneth Walker III delivered a standout performance in his debut with Kansas City, while Emmett Johnson carried the ball and Kahlil Benson also turned heads.

The lopsided divisional win offered an early bounce-back statement following a difficult 2025 campaign, showing off an updated offensive scheme that kept Denver quarterback Bo Nix in check.