What happened: The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs open Monday Night Football at 8 p.m. ET, broadcast on ABC and ESPN. ESPN's promo for the game frames it around the return of each team's starting quarterback.

Why it matters: The matchup opens the 2026 season's Monday-night slate for both AFC West rivals, with Kansas City hosting after Denver made the trip to Arrowhead.

What to watch: Kickoff and in-game coverage begin at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.