Running back Kenneth Walker III dazzled in his Kansas City debut, leading the Chiefs to a 31-10 win over the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night. Walker, the reigning Super Bowl MVP who signed in March, totaled 191 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns on 26 touches. His 60-yard touchdown on fourth-and-inches highlighted a performance that made him just the third player since 2000 with at least 100 rushing yards in a Chiefs debut, joining Kareem Hunt and Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes returned from ACL and LCL surgery, rushing for a 15-yard touchdown and passing for 184 yards and two scores. The Chiefs' defense dominated, with rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane intercepting Broncos quarterback Bo Nix. Defensive end R Mason Thomas added a sack, while cornerback Nohl Williams held Courtland Sutton to two catches for 11 yards.

Denver's offense struggled mightily. Nix, returning from two ankle surgeries, threw an interception on the opening drive and was sacked four times. New receiver Jaylen Waddle was limited to one catch for 2 yards. The Broncos ran just 12 times and never led.