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Mahomes Scrambles, Walker Dominates in Chiefs' Season Opener
15 Sep
Summary
- Kenneth Walker III debuted with 173 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
- Rookie R Mason Thomas recorded his first NFL sack and two tackles.
- Travis Kelce surpassed a milestone, moving to second all-time in tight end receiving yards.
The Kansas City Chiefs began their 2026 regular season with a commanding victory over AFC West rivals, the Denver Broncos, at Arrowhead Stadium. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes demonstrated his dual-threat capability, including a touchdown run, while running back Kenneth Walker III starred in his Chiefs debut.
Walker's performance was exceptional, amassing 173 rushing yards on 23 carries and scoring two touchdowns, complemented by three receptions for 18 yards and another score. Travis Kelce also reached a significant milestone, becoming second all-time in receiving yards among tight ends after a 59-yard catch as part of his 71 receiving yards for the night.
Defensively, rookie R Mason Thomas made his presence felt with his first NFL sack and two tackles. Another rookie, Mansoor Delane, recorded an interception before exiting with a shoulder injury. Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson earned praise for his performance at left tackle in his first start.
