The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs are set to face off on September 14th, continuing a rivalry that began in 1960. While Kansas City historically leads the series 73-59-0, Denver has won four of the last five matchups.
The first game between the teams, then the Dallas Texans and the Broncos, took place on October 30, 1960, with Kansas City winning 17-14, according to FootballDB.com. Kansas City initially dominated the series, winning the first eight games before Denver secured a victory in 1964. Despite this early win, Kansas City maintained an overall lead.
From November 2015 to October 2023, the Chiefs won 16 consecutive games against the Broncos. However, Denver broke this streak and has since gained momentum, winning four out of the last five games. A notable victory occurred last season in Week 11, where quarterback Bo Nix led the Broncos to a 22-19 win over the Chiefs, contributing to Denver winning the AFC West for the first time since 2015 and Kansas City missing the playoffs.
This year’s Week 1 matchup marks the first time Denver will play a regular season game on the road against Kansas City. The game will also feature the return of both teams’ starting quarterbacks: Patrick Mahomes, recovering from a torn ACL/LCL, and Bo Nix, returning from a broken ankle. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC on September 14th.
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