The Kansas City Chiefs won Monday Night Football last night, defeating the Denver Broncos 31-10 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
The Chiefs opened their 2026 NFL regular season with a 1-0 record, while the Broncos fell to 0-1 following the AFC West matchup on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Kansas City pulled away after the teams were tied 7-7 in the first quarter, scoring 24 of the game’s final 27 points.
Running back Kenneth Walker III delivered one of the biggest performances of the night, rushing for 173 yards and scoring two total touchdowns, including a 60-yard touchdown run.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes accounted for three touchdowns as Kansas City started its season with a convincing division victory.
Who Won Monday Night Football Last Night?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 31-10 on Monday Night Football.
Kansas City improved to 1-0 overall and 1-0 in the AFC West, while Denver dropped to 0-1 overall and 0-1 in the division.
Final Score: Chiefs 31, Broncos 10
Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
The victory also gives Kansas City an early head-to-head advantage over Denver in the AFC West race.
Broncos vs Chiefs Final Score
The Chiefs defeated the Broncos by 21 points, with Kansas City controlling the game after the opening quarter.
First Quarter: Chiefs 7, Broncos 7
Second Quarter: Chiefs 7, Broncos 0
Third Quarter: Chiefs 10, Broncos 3
Fourth Quarter: Chiefs 7, Broncos 0
Final: Chiefs 31, Broncos 10
Kansas City led 14-7 at halftime before extending its advantage in the second half.
Kenneth Walker III Leads Chiefs Past Broncos
Kenneth Walker III was one of the biggest difference-makers in Kansas City’s victory.
Walker finished with 23 carries for 173 rushing yards, averaging more than seven yards per attempt.
His biggest play came during the third quarter when he broke free for a 60-yard touchdown run, extending Kansas City’s lead to 20-7 before the extra point.
Walker also caught a two-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes in the fourth quarter.
He finished the night with two total touchdowns.
How Did Patrick Mahomes Play Against the Broncos?
Patrick Mahomes helped lead Kansas City to the Week 1 victory by contributing both through the air and on the ground.
Mahomes completed 15 of 27 passes for 184 yards, throwing two touchdowns and one interception.
He also rushed seven times for 23 yards and scored a 15-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter.
Mahomes’ touchdown passes went to Rashee Rice and Kenneth Walker III.
How Did Bo Nix Play Against the Chiefs?
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix completed 17 of 28 passes for 131 yards, finishing with one touchdown and one interception.
Nix connected with tight end Evan Engram for a 19-yard touchdown during the first quarter, tying the game at 7-7.
Denver struggled to generate offense after that touchdown.
The Broncos finished the game with only 176 total yards, compared with 392 yards for Kansas City.
Travis Kelce Stats vs Broncos
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce finished with three receptions for 71 yards.
Kelce did not score a touchdown, but he produced Kansas City’s longest reception of the night with a 59-yard catch.
He averaged more than 23 yards per reception in the Chiefs’ victory.
Chiefs vs Broncos Key Stats
Kansas City held a significant advantage in total offense.
Final Score: Chiefs 31, Broncos 10
Total Yards: Chiefs 392, Broncos 176
Time of Possession: Chiefs 33:42, Broncos 26:18
Turnovers: Chiefs 1, Broncos 2
Kenneth Walker III: 23 carries, 173 yards, 2 total TDs
Patrick Mahomes: 184 passing yards, 2 passing TDs, 1 rushing TD
Bo Nix: 131 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Travis Kelce: 3 receptions, 71 yards
Kansas City’s running game was particularly effective, helping the Chiefs control possession and pull away in the second half.
What Is the Chiefs Record After Beating the Broncos?
The Chiefs are 1-0 following their Monday Night Football victory.
Because the game was against an AFC West opponent, Kansas City also begins the season 1-0 within the division.
The Broncos are now 0-1 overall and 0-1 in the AFC West.
Kansas City also owns the early head-to-head advantage over Denver with the division rivals scheduled to meet again later in the season.
Who Do the Chiefs Play Next?
The Chiefs will remain at Arrowhead Stadium for their next game.
Kansas City is scheduled to host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 PM ET on Sunday Night Football.
The Chiefs will attempt to improve to 2-0 after opening the season with their 31-10 victory over Denver.
Who Do the Broncos Play Next?
Denver will return home following its Week 1 loss.
The Broncos are scheduled to host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 4:05 PM ET.
Denver will be looking for its first victory of the 2026 season after falling to Kansas City on Monday Night Football.
Monday Night Football Week 1 Final
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos 31-10 to close out NFL Week 1 on Monday Night Football.
Kansas City’s offense generated 392 total yards, with Kenneth Walker III delivering a dominant performance on the ground and Patrick Mahomes accounting for three touchdowns.
The Chiefs leave Week 1 at 1-0, while the Broncos head into Week 2 at 0-1.
For anyone wondering who won Monday Night Football last night, the answer is the Kansas City Chiefs, with a decisive 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos.