Patrick Mahomes returns from injury as Chiefs beat Denver Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes returned from knee surgery to lead his team to a 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in their season opener on Monday night.
Mahomes scores on opening drive
The quarterback capped the Chiefs' first possession with a 15-yard touchdown run after scrambling out of the pocket. He reached the end zone while being hit by two defenders during that specific play. Mahomes said he wanted to play immediately after completing nine months of rehabilitation work.
Walker dominates Chiefs debut
Running back Kenneth Walker III rushed for 173 yards and scored two touchdowns on his first game with Kansas City. He carried the ball 23 times to set a team record since Jamaal Charles in 2012. The former Seattle Seahawks star also caught three passes for 18 yards during the contest.
Broncos offense struggles early
The Denver Broncos scored only ten points while their offensive coordinator Davis Webb called the plays for the first time. Quarterback Bo Nix threw for 131 yards in a game where the team performed poorly on offense. The loss snapped Kansas City's nine-year run as division champions against this specific rival.
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