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AP Chiefs Mailbag: How concerning was the passing game against Denver?

Patrick Mahomes made his regular-season comeback from a knee injury that ended his 2025 campaign, guiding the Kansas City Chiefs to a 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in their Monday night opener. Although Mahomes logged one of his career's lowest passing outputs, he proved his physical recovery early by scampering 15 yards for a score on the opening offensive possession.

The Chiefs leaned heavily on their ground attack to overwhelm Denver, propelled by a personal-best performance from Kenneth Walker III against a defense plagued by tackling miscues. The decisive triumph marked Kansas City's first victory since November 2025.