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The Kansas City Chiefs are at home Monday night as they host the Denver Broncos in an AFC West showdown during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
Kansas City enters Monday’s game looking to start the season off strong with a home victory over their division rival as the Chiefs try to bounce back after missing the playoffs last season.
Denver enters Monday’s contest looking to pick up a key road victory as the Broncos try to win their second consecutive AFC West title and make another deep playoff run.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Monday night’s matchup, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Broncos Injury Report: Will Marvin Mims Jr. Play?
The Broncos have nobody listed on their injury report as they will have a healthy roster entering Monday’s game.
This is great news for Denver as it means that wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. will play as he is off the injury report despite dealing with a foot injury throughout the week.
Saturday’s #DENvsKC injury report:
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— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 12, 2026
Chiefs Injury Report: Will Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones Play?
The Chiefs have two players listed on their injury report, though quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones are not among them.
Of course, Mahomes is coming off a torn ACL that he suffered during Week 15 last season, but he is off the injury report and will start at quarterback for the Chiefs Monday night after being able to fully practice throughout the week.
Chris Jones is also expected to play against the Broncos as he is off the injury report despite dealing with a calf injury that limited him in practice throughout the week.
Kansas City has ruled out tackle Josh Simmons due to a back injury while defensive back Chamarri Conner is sidelined with a knee injury.
Here’s the final injury report for the Chiefs and Broncos. pic.twitter.com/rDKVjH6WH0
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) September 12, 2026
Fans can catch Monday night’s matchup between the Broncos and Chiefs from Arrowhead Stadium at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC.
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This story was originally published September 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM.