The Broncos took a real beating

The Denver Broncos had a tough night to kick off their 2026 season.
Facing the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night, Sean Payton's team lost 31-10 in a game where several aspects of their play did not go as planned. (Denver Broncos
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This first game for the Denver Broncos was highly anticipated following a 2025 season that had taken the team all the way to the AFC Championship. Bo Nix's return to the starting quarterback position was also one of the main points of interest in this matchup.