Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs Picks and Prediction for Monday September 14 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 09/08/2026, 12:30 AM ET

Broncos Preview

Arrowhead Stadium will play host to a Monday night NFL showdown between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs. Get ready for all the football action with our NFL Picks. The AFC West Division champion Broncos (14-3) are led by QB Bo Nix, who has thrown for 7,706 yards and 54 touchdowns in his first two seasons. WR Courtland Sutton (1,017 rec yds, 7 TDs) is the top target for Nix and Denver traded for WR Jaylen Waddle to provide a more balanced passing attack. All five offensive line starters are back for the Broncos, which is great news for running backs R.J. Harvey and J.K. Dobbins.

Last season, Denver finished second in the NFL in total defense and limited opponents to 18.3 points per contest. The Broncos led the league with 68 sacks, but lost a couple of key players on the defensive front. 2024 DPOY Patrick Surtain II is one of the best cover corners in football and teams rarely throw his way.

Chiefs Preview

The Kansas City Chiefs won nine consecutive division titles, before being dethroned by Denver a season ago. The Chiefs (6-11) slipped to a middle of the pack offensive unit and averaged a shade over 21 points per game. QB Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL in week 15 and is expected to be ready, but Kansas City acquired Justin Fields as an insurance policy. The Chiefs have an underwhelming wide receiver room and TE Travis Kelce’s best years are behind him. Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker (1,027 rush yds) will be counted on heavily in his first season in Kansas City.

Kansas City remained competitive in games last year with a defense that allowed just 19.3 points per contest. The Chiefs beefed up their defensive line in an effort to free up All-Pro DT Chris Jones (7 sacks). The linebacking corps is the strength of the unit and is highlighted by sixth-year pro Nick Bolton.

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Broncos vs Chiefs Pick

New England RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) missed Thursday’s practice and is listed as questionable for the game. Backing Super Bowl champions in the season opener is usually a profitable exercise, but the Patriots are in an obvious revenge spot. Seattle is still the better team and will win the rematch. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Seattle Seahawks win 27-24.

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