Final Injury Report for Broncos-Chiefs: Will Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones Play?

The Kansas City Chiefs may be without multiple key players in Monday night's game against the Denver Broncos.

by Nathaniel Holloway

Sep 14, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes

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The Kansas City Chiefs are at home Monday night as they host the Denver Broncos in an AFC West showdown during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

Kansas City enters Monday’s game looking to start the season off strong with a home victory over their division rival as the Chiefs try to bounce back after missing the playoffs last season.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and head coach Andy Reid.

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Denver enters Monday’s contest looking to pick up a key road victory as the Broncos try to win their second consecutive AFC West title and make another deep playoff run.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Monday night’s matchup, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Broncos Injury Report: Will Marvin Mims Jr. Play?

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19)

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The Broncos have nobody listed on their injury report as they will have a healthy roster entering Monday’s game.

This is great news for Denver as it means that wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. will play as he is off the injury report despite dealing with a foot injury throughout the week.

Chiefs Injury Report: Will Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones Play?

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15)

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The Chiefs have two players listed on their injury report, though quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones are not among them.

Of course, Mahomes is coming off a torn ACL that he suffered during Week 15 last season, but he is off the injury report and will start at quarterback for the Chiefs Monday night after being able to fully practice throughout the week.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95)

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Chris Jones is also expected to play against the Broncos as he is off the injury report despite dealing with a calf injury that limited him in practice throughout the week.

Kansas City has ruled out tackle Josh Simmons due to a back injury while defensive back Chamarri Conner is sidelined with a knee injury.

Fans can catch Monday night’s matchup between the Broncos and Chiefs from Arrowhead Stadium at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC.