Broncos-Chiefs will be the Monday night game in Week 1
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Key Points:
- The first Monday Night Football game of the NFL season will feature a matchup between the last two AFC West champions, the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs.
- The game will conclude the Week 1 schedule, with the location still being finalized and expected to be announced alongside the full schedule on Thursday.
- The Broncos' quarterback Bo Nix is likely to return after recovering from a broken ankle, while Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' participation is uncertain as he recovers from an ACL tear.
- This announcement marks the fifth of the Seattle Seahawks’ potential Week 1 opponents to have their opening game revealed, leaving the Cardinals, Chargers, Bears, and Patriots as remaining options for the first game of the 2026 season.