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NFL Power Rankings Week 2 Roundup: The Chiefs are back

The Kansas City Chiefs opened their 2026 campaign emphatically on Monday, September 14, rolling past the Denver Broncos 31-10 at Arrowhead Stadium. Offseason addition Kenneth Walker III made an unforgettable introduction to the home crowd, generating 191 total scrimmage yards alongside a pair of touchdowns.

The 25-year-old running back, signed in free agency this past March following a Super Bowl victory with the Seattle Seahawks, outgained Denver's entire offensive output on his own.

Head coach Andy Reid praised Walker's showing as spectacular, giving quarterback Patrick Mahomes a dynamic backfield force he has lacked previously in his career. With Mahomes guiding the offense and celebrating with the home fans in the fourth quarter, Kansas City signaled a potent tactical shift that leaves the franchise firmly back atop the league hierarchy.