The Kansas City Chiefs opened their NFL season with a 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. Patrick Mahomes, returning after a December knee injury, scored the opening touchdown and added two passing TDs, while the offensive line and rookie Kenneth Walker, a former Seahawks MVP, dominated the run game. Walker posted a career‑high 173 rushing yards and two scores in his Chiefs debut, earning praise from Mahomes.

Denver’s quarterback Bo Nix was sacked four times and intercepted once as the Broncos fell behind. Travis Kelce moved into second place on the NFL’s all‑time receiving yards list for tight ends with a 59‑yard catch, trailing only Tony Gonzalez. Notable fans included Taylor Swift and Tom Cruise, who watched from the stands.

The Broncos, last year’s AFC West champions, ended the Chiefs’ nine‑year divisional streak.