The 2026 NFL season kicks off tonight with our own Seattle Seahawks battling the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch. But for all you fantasy heads out there, Week 1 is really underway, and the Denver Broncos are about to cap it off with a huge AFC West divisional showdown against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Broncos are rolling out their quarterback, Bo Nix, fresh off offseason ankle surgery, and get this: they’re also debuting explosive wide receiver and massive offseason addition, Jaylen Waddle! This isn’t just a game; it’s a statement about where the AFC West is headed, and it’s going to be wild.
Bo Nix Is Back With His Strongest Supporting Cast Yet
Listen up, because Bo Nix’s history against the Chiefs is something else. The dude has a 3-1 record against them, and would be undefeated if not for one blocked game-winning field goal. We’re talking about a guy who’s thrown for 1,013 yards, 7 touchdowns, and only 1 interception with a 108.8 passer rating in just four games against Kansas City. That’s serious business. Now, he’s got Jaylen Waddle, an improved Pat Bryant, and a strong running game, all led by Davis Webb calling the offense. This is the strongest supporting cast Nix has ever had with the Broncos. This offense is absolutely ready to take that next step, and if you’ve got Nix on your fantasy squad, you should feel confident starting him this week. This is his chance to prove it on the biggest stage early in the season.
Running Backs: Unleashing Dobbins, Harvey’s PPR Punch
The Broncos’ running back situation for Week 1 is fascinating, to say the least. They’re finally ready to unleash JK Dobbins after sitting him out for the entire preseason. That’s a bold move, and it shows they mean business with him. How many carries he gets is still to be determined, though. That makes him a cautious RB2 or FLEX play in fantasy this week. Then you’ve got second-year back RJ Harvey, who’s expected to handle third down and passing game work. He’s a risky flex start, mostly for deeper PPR leagues, because his rushing output won’t be consistent. But don’t sleep on his 12 total touchdowns from last season in the passing game! And rookie Jonah Coleman? He’s not fantasy relevant right now, but he’s a definite stash. If Dobbins gets hurt, Coleman immediately becomes an RB2 and could be a league-winning RB1. Keep an eye on that backfield, because it’s going to be a key part of their attack.
This Week 1 matchup for the Broncos against the Chiefs is going to be a true test of their revamped offense. With Nix looking to build on his strong history against Kansas City and Waddle making his highly anticipated debut, the stakes couldn’t be higher. We’ll be watching to see if this new-look Broncos squad can truly challenge the Chiefs and make an early statement in the AFC West.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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