Mahomes Back, Smith Honored, Chiefs Kick Off | Denver Broncos News

0:00It's September 10th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Denver Broncos News today. Your AI Power Team Report. The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for the new season after a rough preseason, finishing with zero wins, two losses and one tie. Their final preseason game was a 9-9 tie against the Seattle Seahawks. Now, all eyes are on their week one match-up, a Monday night football game against the Denver Broncos led by quarterback Bo Nyx. Last season, the Chiefs missed the playoffs entirely, a tough break considering Patrick Mahomes' performance. He threw for over 3,500 yards in 22 touchdowns, adding five more on the ground, but a torn ACL in week 15, sidelineed him for the rest of the year, impacting the team's playoff hopes. With Mahomes back and healthy, the Chiefs are aiming for a strong return to the postseason. Adding to the excitement for Monday night's game at Arrowhead Stadium, former Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith will be in attendance.

1:00Smith, who was the number one overall pick back in 2005, spent five seasons with Kansas City, mentoring Mahomes in his rookie year. After retiring from playing and moving into broadcasting with ESPN, Smith is now set to be honored at the game. He'll be serving as the Drum Honorary, a special role for former players at Chiefs Home Games. This is a nice nod to his contributions to the team. The Chiefs kick off their season against the Broncos on Monday night at 8.15pm Eastern Time. Following that, they'll face the Indianapolis Colts and Daniel Jones in week two. It's shaping up to be an interesting start to the year for Kansas City.