Denver Broncos

AFC West · every figure below is computed from real ingested data

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DEN @ KC

Week 1, 2026 · 2026-09-14 · 8:15 PM ET

KC -2.5

O/U 43.5 · ML +114/-135

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 65°F, wind 7 mph

Storylines

Zach Allen grades out as DEN's best

Zach Allen (DL) sits at 75 out of 100 for 2025 — a percentile against every other player at that position, built from charted performance rather than raw totals.

Where They Stand

Denver Broncos rank 1st of 32 at 67.3, which puts them in contender territory. The units grade 75 against results of 57 — better on paper than the scoreboard has shown. It is a lopsided roster — a 96-graded pass rush carrying a secondary graded 60. They play in the 2nd-rated division, which grades 58.1; the schedule inside it is unforgiving. The last three results, most recent first: W 19-3 vs Los Angeles Chargers, W 20-13 at Kansas City Chiefs, L 20-34 vs Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Sean Payton is 0-0 this season (184-108 for his career), performing almost exactly to what this club's own grades would predict.

The simulations put them in the field 95% of the time — this is a projected playoff team by any reading. The median season is 11.8-5.2, with the division won 84% of the time.

Written from this club's own stored numbers — its Power Rating and the parts that make it up, its last five games, its division, its remaining schedule and its depth chart. Which facts appear depends on where this club is unusual, so no two teams get the same summary. Deterministic, not written by a language model: the site builds where no local model exists and cloud inference is ruled out.

Injury Report

KC2 listed · 1 starter out

STARTEROutChamarri Conner · S · Knee
OutJosh Simmons · T · Back

KC — Last 10 Games

2-8 their last 10

How KC have actually been playing — their own recent form, not this fixture's history.

2025 wk18 vs LV12–14
2025 wk17 vs DEN13–20
2025 wk16 vs TEN9–26
2025 wk15 vs LAC13–16
2025 wk14 vs HOU10–20
2025 wk13 vs DAL28–31
2025 wk12 vs IND23–20
2025 wk11 vs DEN19–22
2025 wk9 vs BUF21–28
2025 wk8 vs WAS28–7

DEN vs KC — Last 10 Meetings

4-6 last 10

2025 wk17DEN 20 – 13 KC
2025 wk11KC 19 – 22 DEN
2024 wk18KC 0 – 38 DEN
2024 wk10DEN 14 – 16 KC
2023 wk8KC 9 – 24 DEN
2023 wk6DEN 8 – 19 KC
2022 wk17DEN 24 – 27 KC
2022 wk14KC 34 – 28 DEN
2021 wk18KC 28 – 24 DEN
2021 wk13DEN 9 – 22 KC

Game Preview: Bo Nix, Broncos set to open season with prime-time showdown vs. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

“It’s a big game, and there’s definitely a heightened sense of urgency,” defensive lineman Zach Allen said Wednesday.

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Injury Report: WR Marvin Mims Jr. not assigned game status for Week 1 vs. Chiefs

All 53 players on the Broncos’ roster are expected to be available for a Week 1 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs: How to watch, listen and live stream the Broncos' Week 1 game

The Broncos will travel to face the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. MT.

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Injury Report: WR Marvin Mims Jr. estimated as full participant on Friday ahead of Broncos' Week 1 game vs. Chiefs

For the second consecutive day, the Broncos have listed just one player on their practice report.

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Broncos High School Flag Coach of the Week: Trevas McFail - Vista Ridge

Vista Ridge, coached by Trevas McFail, is off to a 5-0 start and the No. 2 ranking in 4A after going 7-8 last season.

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Broncos Notebook: In return to field, RB J.K. Dobbins eager to contribute 'whatever it takes to win the game' vs. Chiefs

“I think it’s going to be a great night for us," Dobbins said. "… It’ll be a great way to start a season."

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Injury Report: WR Marvin Mims Jr. listed as full participant ahead of Week 1 game vs. Chiefs

The Broncos have listed just one player on their initial practice report of the 2026 season.

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Broncos' Week 1 matchup vs. Chiefs to be simulcast on 'ManningCast' on ESPN2, ESPN app

When the Broncos kick off their season on Sept. 14, Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and his brother Eli will be on the call on the ManningCast broadcast.

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'I can't wait': Broncos QB Bo Nix ready for return to regular-season action in prime-time matchup vs. Chiefs

“Mentally, you can tell that he’s like, ‘I’m ready to go do this,’” wide receiver Courtland Sutton said Wednesday.

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Broncos to wear Summit White helmets, all-white uniforms for 'Monday Night Football' matchup vs. Chiefs

The Broncos are starting the season with an all-Summit White look.

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More Broncos Headlines

HC Sean Payton announces 2026 season captains as chosen by Broncos playersdenverbroncos.com
Broncos High School Tackle Coach of the Week: Chris Lopez, Rangeviewdenverbroncos.com
'Our standard is everything': Following a productive 2025 campaign, DL Eyioma Uwazurike is aiming for more in 2026denverbroncos.com
Broncos Notebook: Facing crowd noise and tough opponent, Denver readies for 'big challenge' in Week 1 vs. Chiefsdenverbroncos.com
Broncos sign S Taylor Rapp to practice squaddenverbroncos.com
Broncos High School Flag Coach of the Week: Jon Warga, Goldendenverbroncos.com

Season at a Glance

2026 Record

0-0

No completed games yet — 0-0 is real, not a placeholder.

Power Rating

67.3

Contender — 1st of 32, from results, unit and roster grades, and availability.

Injuries Reported

No report filed for this week yet.

From the Record Book

On this day in 2025: Broncos lost to IND 28-292025-09-14 · away
On this day in 2020: Broncos lost to TEN 14-162020-09-14 · home
Broncos are 24-30 vs KC since 1999Real record from completed games in this database.
Widest margin vs KC: 38-0 in 202438-point difference.

DEN	14-3	82%
LAC	11-6	65%
KC	6-11	35%
LV	3-14	18%

1	@ KC	2026-09-14
2	vs JAX	2026-09-20
3	vs LA	2026-09-27
4	@ SF	2026-10-04
5	@ LAC	2026-10-11
6	vs SEA	2026-10-15
7	@ ARI	2026-10-25
8	vs KC	2026-11-01
9	@ CAR	2026-11-08
11	vs LV	2026-11-22
12	@ PIT	2026-11-27
13	vs MIA	2026-12-06
14	@ NYJ	2026-12-13
15	@ LV	2026-12-20
16	vs BUF	2026-12-25
17	@ NE	2027-01-03
18	vs LAC	2027-01-10