Broncos vs. Chiefs ranks among NFL’s best Week 1 matchups

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Not too long ago, Carter Bahns of CBS Sports compiled a list of the most intriguing Week 1 matchups heading into the 2026 NFL season, and, not surprisingly, the Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs showdown made the list. The matchup, which ranks fourth on the list, makes for an intriguing showdown due to the scheduled returns of Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix.

Bahns breaks down why this matchup will be must-see TV:

Tabbing this contest as one of the four best of Week 1 assumes that Patrick Mahomes is available. Otherwise, Justin Fields will lead the Kansas City Chiefs into battle to open the year, giving the Denver Broncos a prime opportunity to gain an early one-game advantage in the AFC West. At full strength, the Chiefs should be viewed as bounce-back candidates now that the running game (with Kenneth Walker III) is no longer a liability. But it also feels as though the balance of power in this division is shifting. The Broncos will be hungry to make a Super Bowl run after narrowly missing out in 2025, and topping the Chiefs at Arrowhead on the season's first edition of "Monday Night Football" would be a heck of a statement.

Nothing is better than an AFC West showdown. One team is looking to take back what they believe is theirs, while another is looking to retain its position as top dog in the division. Come Week 1, we shall see which team will get its desired position.

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