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Chiefs vs. Broncos prediction, odds, time: 'Monday Night Football' Week 1 NFL picks by proven model
The Kansas City Chiefs look to rebound from a rare non-playoff year when they kick off the 2026 season against the defending AFC West champion Denver Broncos on 'Monday Night Football' to conclude the Week 1 NFL schedule.
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The Kansas City Chiefs will open the 2026 NFL season against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ET from Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City, which finished 6‑11 in 2025 after a long streak of playoff appearances, is a 2.5‑point favorite. Denver entered the game 14‑3, earned its first AFC West title since 2015, and lost the AFC Championship Game 10‑7 to the New England Patriots. The over/under for the game is set at 43.5 points. The matchup concludes the Week 1 NFL schedule.
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