Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Week 1 TV channel, how to watch on television, how to stream Monday Night Football game on Sept. 14, 2026.

The Denver Broncos seemed to miss edge rusher Jonathon Cooper dearly on Monday night. The Chiefs‘ offense had their way with Denver’s defense to the tune of 392 yards in a 31-10 blowout win on Monday Night Football.

Jason Kelce’s first appearance on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” coverage this season had plenty of football storylines to discuss. But by the end of the night, many NFL fans were talking about something entirely different: his shoes.

With Patrick Mahomes returning nine months after tearing his ACL and LCL, the Chiefs leaned on Walker and their run game in a 31-10 shellacking of the Broncos. The Chiefs threw 27 passes for 184 yards and ran 38 times for 220 yards.

The Week 1 matchup on Monday Night Football saw two AFC West powerhouses clash in Kansas City, as the Chiefs began to re-establish their dominance over the division. It was a great opportunity for ESPN’s Joe Buck and Troy Aikman to get back into a groove as they prepare to call the network’s first Super Bowl.

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Is there any Monday Night Football tonight on September 14, 2026?

The Chiefs and Broncos play the final Week 1 game, meeting on Monday Night Football.

Kickoff for Chiefs vs. Broncos is set for 8:15 p.m. ET at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. SportsLine's proven computer model and team of NFL experts have analyzed Broncos vs. Chiefs and revealed two best bets, and you can also read our NFL betting preview for Monday Night Football. Bet on Chiefs vs. Broncos at FanDuel and get $350 in bonus bets:

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