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Patrick Mahomes shines on his surgically repaired knee in Chiefs’ season-opening rout of Broncos

Headline from Anchorage Daily News, on the newest of 2 developments

Mahomes had 184 yards and two touchdowns passing to go with what matched his longest TD run in a regular-season game in Kansas City’s 31-10 victory.

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  1. Kansas City Chiefs' roster concerns linger as they host the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football

    Headline from Fox News ·

  2. Newest

    Patrick Mahomes shines on his surgically repaired knee in Chiefs’ season-opening rout of Broncos

    Headline from Anchorage Daily News ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

36 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    Kansas City Chiefs' roster concerns linger as they host the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Denver Broncos bring a top-ranked defense and Jaylen Waddle to Monday Night Football against a Chiefs team that finished 6-11 last season.

  2. Newsweek

    Chiefs Owner Reveals Hope for Patrick Mahomes' NFL Future (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Kansas City Chiefs will open up their 2026 NFL season with a primetime "Monday Night Football" matchup against the Broncos.

  3. Rolling Stone

    How to Watch Tonight’s Chiefs vs. Broncos Monday Night Football Game Online (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Cut the cord on cable? Here’s how to livestream the Chiefs vs. Broncos game tonight —including two ways to watch it for free

  4. New York Post

    Broncos vs. Chiefs prediction: Patrick Mahomes bombs ‘Monday Night Football’ return (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    For most of his career, Patrick Mahomes seemed almost invincible.

  5. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Chiefs vs. Broncos FREE LIVE STREAM (9/14) | Time, TV Channel for Monday Night Football (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes makes his return in tonight’s Week 1 showdown against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

  6. KSN Wichita

    'Double Coverage': Patrick Mahomes Returns as the Chiefs Begin a New Season (opens KSN Wichita)

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    KSN Wichita's feed description

    In this episode of Double Coverage, KSN Sports Director Michael Emami previews the Chiefs' season opener, breaks down Patrick Mahomes' return, recaps NFL Week 1, and discusses KU and K-State football.

  7. WSVN Miami

    Broncos brace for Mahomes in his return as Chiefs host Monday night opener (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos might be catching a break in their opener Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs by getting Patrick Mahomes in his first...

  8. FOX 4 Kansas City

    Monday Night Football Week 1: Chiefs-Broncos live blog (opens FOX 4 Kansas City)

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    FOX 4 Kansas City's feed description

    Perhaps the most anticipated of Week 1 of the NFL season is upon us, as the Kansas City Chiefs are set to take on the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football to open the season.

  9. KSN Wichita

    LIVE BLOG: Kansas City Chiefs face Denver Broncos (opens KSN Wichita)

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    KSN Wichita's feed description

    Two-time MVP Patrick Mahomes is making his long-awaited return to the field after tearing his ACL in December.

  10. Fox News

    Patrick Mahomes answers troubling questions about his serious knee injury on first drive of the Chiefs season (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Patrick Mahomes scored on a zig-zagging 15-yard touchdown run on the Kansas City Chiefs' first offensive drive of the 2026 NFL season opener.

  11. KSNT Topeka

    Chiefs open season with a statement win over Broncos (opens KSNT Topeka)

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    KSNT Topeka's feed description

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) — A statement win to open the season. The Kansas City Chiefs started the season in dominant fashion on Monday night, crushing the Denver Broncos 31-10. The Chiefs opened the scoring in the first quarter when Patrick Mahomes did Patrick Mahomes things and scrambled for 15 yard…

  12. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Chiefs open up 2026 season with dominant win over AFC West foe (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs opened up the team's redemption tour season with a statement, on Monday night. That statement coming in the form of a dominant 31-10 win over the AFC West rival Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium, as head coach Andy Reid and his squad are just beginnin…

  13. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Walker runs all over Denver, Mahomes looks healthy as Chiefs beat up Broncos 31-10 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Kenneth Walker III ran for 173 yards and scored two touchdowns in his Chiefs debut, and Kansas City exacted some revenge on the Denver Broncos for stealing their AFC West crown with a 31-10 victory

  14. Triblive

    Walker runs all over Denver; Mahomes looks healthy as Chiefs beat up Broncos 31-10 (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kenneth Walker III ran for 173 yards and scored two touchdowns in his Chiefs debut, stealing some of the spotlight from Patrick Mahomes and his surgically repaired left knee, and Kansas City exacted some revenge on the Denver Broncos for stealing their AFC West crown with a 31-10 …

  15. The Boston Globe

    Kenneth Walker runs all over Denver, Patrick Mahomes looks healthy in Chiefs win over Broncos (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The Chiefs exacted some revenge on the Broncos for stealing their AFC West crown last year.

  16. Fox News

    Chiefs' new stud Kenneth Walker runs wild, Bo Nix melts down as Kansas City obliterates Broncos in MNF blowout (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Kenneth Walker's 173-yard clinic stole the show as the Kansas City Chiefs flattened the Denver Broncos 31-10 in the AFC West's Monday Night opener.

  17. The Guardian

    Patrick Mahomes triumphant on NFL return as Chiefs beat up misfiring Broncos (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    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 th…

  18. Anchorage Daily News

    Patrick Mahomes shines on his surgically repaired knee in Chiefs’ season-opening rout of Broncos (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Mahomes had 184 yards and two touchdowns passing to go with what matched his longest TD run in a regular-season game in Kansas City’s 31-10 victory.

  19. WKBN Youngstown

    Chiefs beat up Broncos 31-10 on Monday Night Football (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    WKBN Youngstown's feed description

    The Chiefs topped the Broncos 31-10 on Monday night.

  20. Newsweek

    Patrick Mahomes Took Drastic Action to Be Ready for Chiefs Season Opener (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Patrick Mahomes made an important decision that led to him being able to start for the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night.

  21. Tyler Morning Telegraph

    Mahomes returns to lead Chiefs to big win (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph)

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    Tyler Morning Telegraph's feed description

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kenneth Walker III delivered a K.C. masterpiece in his debut and the Chiefs announced their return to form with a 31-10 win over the visiting Denver […]

  22. West Hawaii Today

    Kenneth Walker III, Chiefs steamroll Broncos in Patrick Mahomes’ return (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Running back Kenneth Walker III stole the show in his Kansas City debut as the Chiefs dominated the Denver Broncos 31-10 on Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium.

  23. UPI

    Chiefs, 'spectacular' Kenneth Walker steamroll Broncos in 2026 debut (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Kenneth Walker erupted for 191 yards from scrimmage and two scores in what coach Andy Reid called a "spectacular" Kansas City Chiefs debut.

  24. Newsweek

    Patrick Mahomes Gets Honest About Chiefs Return After Win: 'Gotta Be Better' (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Patrick Mahomes reacted to his passing performance against the Broncos, saying he must improve as the Chiefs' season continues.

  25. Newsweek

    Patrick Mahomes Delivers Social Media Message After Chiefs Win (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes delivered a message on social media following his team's Week 1 win.

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