Good defense. Good quarterback. Good o-line and d-line. Sean Payton believes the Broncos have what it takes to contend for a Super Bowl.

Both teams will be looking to get their season started on the right foot with a key divisional win. Each team has very different motivations, as the Broncos are looking to silence many doubters despite going 14-3 last season, while the Chiefs are looking to get back to their winning ways following an uncharacteristically bad 2025 season.

The Denver Broncos have several candidates who could break out in a big way in 2026. Several players stand out in that category; wide receiver Pat Bryant and pass-rusher Jonah Elliss are among the players who come to mind. Both players have had great training camp performances, and all could see big performances this fall.

The Jaguars are fresh off a dominant 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns; the Broncos will play their first game of the 2026 season tonight on Monday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Jaguars are 2.5-point underdogs and the total is set at 44.5 points.

The NFL is back, the 2026 season kicking off with several must-see matchups − including a Super Bowl 60 rematch and league's first Australia game.

Despite Garrett's absence, the Broncos will face an uphill climb against the Rams, who possess the most star-studded roster in the NFL in 2026. The matchup will be a primetime affair on Sunday Night Football. The Broncos begin their season against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday.

Karl Mecklenburg has predicted a "convincing" win for the Broncos over the Chiefs in Week 1.

How the Broncos could win it all, and how it could all unravel.