Monday Night Football live updates: Chiefs vs Broncos score, highlights, where to watch - USA Today

The AFC's reigning No. 1 seed, the Denver Broncos , were granted an opportunity to make a statement in their season-opening road game against the Kansas City Chiefs .

Instead, the Chiefs delivered a clear message with a resounding 31-10 win over their division rivals on "Monday Night Football."

Kansas City entered the 2026 NFL season facing a great deal of questions after a 6-11 campaign. Few knew what to expect from star quarterback Patrick Mahomes , who was coming off a torn ACL and LCL suffered in December 2025, while others wondered how the Chiefs' defense would look after losing three key starters from its secondary.

But on Monday, Mahomes held his own despite a shaky start. And Kansas City's new-look secondary shined while making life extremely difficult for Denver quarterback Bo Nix , who completed just 17 of 28 passes for 131 yards, one touchdown and one interception.