Now, Pro Bowl defensive lineman Chris Jones is the Chiefs' biggest defensive threat, but Tranquill flies under the radar as a threat and doesn’t get enough respect from Broncos Country. Tranquill is one heck of a linebacker who can do it all, and his coverage ability is so underrated.

The Broncos will travel to face the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. MT.

All eyes are on the Broncos' pass rush, which set single-season franchise sack records in back-to-back years -- including a league-leading 68 last season.

The Broncos may be the ones with the proverbial targets on their back for a change, but it’s not like they’re going to saunter into Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night for their showdown with the Chiefs to top off the NFL’s opening weekend.

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Denver Broncos football is right around the corner. The Broncos are set to open the season against the Chiefs on Monday, Sept. 14.

With two passing scores, Nix would tie the late Craig Morton and Jay Cutler for the fifth-most games with multiple touchdown passes in Broncos history. In his two career games at Arrowhead all time, Nix has thrown three total touchdown passes, with one interception.

Moss, the Broncos' fan favorite cornerback, could be in store for a major payday after the 2026 season. He's a talented outside corner who's played well opposite Surtain during his NFL career.