Patrick Mahomes triumphant on NFL return as Chiefs beat up misfiring Broncos
Denver Broncos 10–31 Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs QB throws two TDs on return from torn ACL
Kenneth Walker III rushes for 173 yards on debut
Kenneth Walker III ran for 173 yards and scored two touchdowns on his Chiefs debut, stealing some of the spotlight from Patrick Mahomes as Kansas City defeated the Denver Broncos 31-10 on Monday night.
The big question, even after Mahomes participated in the entire offseason program and every practice of training camp, was how his surgically repaired left knee would hold up nine months to the day since he tore his ACL. He erased many of those doubts when he capped the Chiefs’ opening drive with a 15-yard touchdown run.
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Travis Kelce now second all-time in receiving yards for a TE
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's longest reception last season was 44 yards. His second catch of 2026 went 59 yards.
It was his longest reception since 2021, when he had a 69-yard catch against the Chargers in a Thursday Night Game.
On the catch, Kelce passed Jason Witten for second all-time in receiving yards by a tight end with 13,067. Tony Gonzalez holds the record with 15,127.
Kelce got the Chiefs to the 4, with Jahdae Barron saving the touchdown. They had to settle for Harrison Butker's chip-shot, 28-yard field goal.
The Chiefs lead 24-10.
NFL: Murray, Dickerson Sidelined
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray was placed in concussion protocol after a hit during Sunday's win over Green Bay. His availability for Week 2 against Chicago remains uncertain, with Carson Wentz potentially stepping in if Murray can't clear protocol.
The Philadelphia Eagles are without left guard Landon Dickerson for at least four weeks after placing him on injured reserve. Dickerson admitted to playing through pain during Sunday's win over Washington, affecting his performance.
