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Taylor Swift chose to attend the Kansas City Chiefs' season opener against the Denver Broncos rather than the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Host Mariska Hargitay presented a pre-recorded "Law & Order: SVU" skit explaining Swift's absence, while Travis Kelce's mother Donna also sat near Swift during the broadcast.
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos 31-10 in their season opener. Kenneth Walker III delivered a standout performance with 173 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes returned from injury, throwing for 184 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score.
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos 31-10 in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 15 of 27 passes for three total touchdowns and scored a rushing touchdown on the opening drive, demonstrating restored mobility after extensive rehabilitation. Travis Kelce also moved to second on the NFL's all-time receiving yards list for tight ends.
NFL rules prohibit a player on the reserve-retired list from returning after the Tuesday following Week 13, making Drew Brees ineligible for the Saints or any other team at this time. The New Orleans Saints retain Brees' rights, meaning any contact by the Broncos without permission would constitute tampering under league regulations.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt intercepted a pass from Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush and returned it 35 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Steelers defeated Atlanta 20-13 in their season opener under new head coach Mike McCarthy, with Aaron Rodgers completing 24 of 40 passes for 221 yards and one touchdown.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix struggled in a Monday night loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, completing 17 of 28 passes for 131 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Jaylen Waddle recorded one catch for two yards in his Denver Broncos debut against the Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs first-round pick Mansoor Delane intercepted Broncos quarterback Bo Nix in his debut series before leaving with a shoulder injury. Doctors theorize an AC joint sprain could sideline him for 10 days to eight weeks, with status for Week 2 against the Colts under evaluation.
Replay officials overturned a New Orleans Saints scoop-and-score touchdown against the Detroit Lions, ruling it an incomplete pass. Jared Goff threw the game-winning 4-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown on the opening possession of overtime. Lions coach Dan Campbell admitted surprise at the overturn and later awarded game balls to key players including St. Brown.
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 39-22 to open the 2026 NFL season. The team overcame a 25-17 deficit, with backup quarterback Carson Wentz leading the fourth-quarter surge after starter Kyler Murray sat with a concussion from an illegal hit by Packers safety Javon Bullard.
The New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 in their Week 1 season opener. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart threw for 230 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Cam Skattebo scored on an 83-yard drive and finished with 81 rushing yards. Wide receiver Malik Nabers returned from a season-ending ACL tear, recording six catches for 69 yards after deciding to play during pregame warmups.