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Monday Night Football: Kenneth Walker, Chiefs run by Broncos 31-10 in Patrick Mahomes' return
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Key Points:
- The Kansas City Chiefs relied heavily on their running game, rushing 38 times for 220 yards in a 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos, marking the third-most rushing yards in an Andy Reid-led Chiefs game.
- Kenneth Walker, the Super Bowl LX MVP and new Chiefs running back, had a career-high 173 rushing yards and two total touchdowns, surpassing the Broncos' entire team yardage from scrimmage.
- Patrick Mahomes, returning from ACL and LCL injuries, contributed both a rushing and passing touchdown but had a modest passing performance with 184 yards and one interception.
- Broncos quarterback Bo Nix struggled in his return from injury and first game with Davis Webb as playcaller, throwing an interception, losing a fumble, and completing 17 of 28 passes for 131 yards and one touchdown.
- Denver's offense was limited to just 15 rushing attempts for 61 yards and trailed 14-7 at halftime before being overwhelmed by the Chiefs in the second half.
