Broncos open as slight underdogs to Chiefs in MNF season opener
Mile High Report • • sports
Key Points:
- The Denver Broncos, led by Bo Nix, will begin their 2026 AFC West title defense on the road against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in a Monday Night Football opener at Arrowhead Stadium.
- The Broncos are slight underdogs, with FanDuel Sportsbook listing them at +2.5 points and +140 on the moneyline, while the total points over/under is set at 43.5 with a lean toward the under.
- Kansas City remains the favorite to win the AFC West at +170, followed by the Chargers (+185) and Broncos (+210), while Baltimore leads the AFC favorites at +490, with Denver at +1,000.
- Uncertainties remain around Mahomes' injury, the Chiefs' offensive line, and defense, whereas the Broncos return nearly all starters and have added receiver Jaylen Waddle.
- The Broncos benefit from facing the Chiefs early in the season at Arrowhead, avoiding a tougher late-season matchup, making this an intriguing and potentially pivotal season opener.