LOS ANGELES.- Patrick Mahomes He ran for a touchdown and threw for two more in his triumphant return, after a nine-month absence due to injury, to the Kansas City Chiefswho crushed the Denver Broncos 31-10 in the American Football League (NFL) from 2026.
The star quarterback, three-time champion of the superbowl, He tore knee ligaments last December but defied the odds by returning in time for a commanding victory in the final game of the opening weekend of the new NFL season.
His successful return was overshadowed by a dazzling debut from his new Chiefs teammate, Kenneth Walker IIIwho rushed for 173 yards and contributed two touchdowns.
Runner Walker, Most Valuable Player of the Seattle Seahawks in it Super Bowl 2026joined Kansas City in the preseason and dominated in a Chiefs offense that relied heavily on his explosive running game.
“I’ve been saying it all preseason, man. ‘K9’ is going to make a difference. That offensive line and ‘K9’ took over the game,” Mahomes said, referring to Walker by his nickname.
Under the spotlight of Taylor Swift
For its part, Travis Kelce He received a pass from Mahomes and ran 59 yards, to the delight of his wife, the global pop music star. Taylor Swift, whom the broadcast cameras showed time and again watching the game in a luxurious box next to Tom Cruise.
The victory marked a small revenge for the Chiefs who, after winning nine consecutive division titles in the West of the AFClost their crown last year at the hands of the Broncos and didn’t even make the playoffs.
Denver, on the other hand, came within one game of reaching the Super Bowl last year, but was hampered by the quarterback’s broken ankle. Bo Nixwho this Monday signed his own return after injury in Kansas City, much less successful.
On a night to forget, Nix was sacked four times and threw one interception, with 131 yards passing and a touchdown.
