Why the final score in Broncos’ Week 1 loss to the Chiefs was very misleading

The Denver Broncos did get blown out by the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1, but the final score was a bit misleading.

By Lou Scataglia · Predominantly Orange

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Lou Scataglia argues Denver's 21-point Week 1 loss to Kansas City was far closer than the final score indicates.
The Broncos were within seven points of the Chiefs at halftime before defensive tackling breakdowns widened the gap.
The game marked offensive coordinator Davis Webb's first career game calling plays.

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Predominantly Orange's Lou Scataglia argues that the Denver Broncos' 21-point Week 1 defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football was misleading. Denver trailed by only seven points at halftime before several issues exaggerated the final margin.

Scataglia points out that it was offensive coordinator Davis Webb's first time calling plays, the defense suffered from historically poor tackling, and Patrick Mahomes threw for just 184 yards. The writer emphasizes Denver's subsequent turnaround to a 5-2 record.

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