Chiefs Open Week 1 Against Broncos as 6-11 Kansas City Faces Fresh Roster Doubts
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 14
Chiefs Open Week 1 Against Broncos as 6-11 Kansas City Faces Fresh Roster Doubts
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 14
Summary
Josh Simmons is not expected to start at tackle for Kansas City's Monday night opener, adding to scrutiny on a Chiefs team trying to rebound from last season's 6-11 finish.
Denver enters with far higher expectations after a 14-3 season, with Bo Nix back from an ankle injury and Jaylen Waddle added to an offense that had leaned heavily on the run.
Patrick Mahomes is expected to be fully healthy, but Kansas City's offense remains under the spotlight after last year's struggles exposed thin receiver depth and an aging, cap-constrained roster.
The matchup pits a Broncos defense described as one of the league's best against a Chiefs team still searching for enough support around Mahomes to stay competitive in the AFC.