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The Denver Broncos are reeling after a decisive Week 1 loss to the Chiefs, with fan and media questions lingering about their performance and direction under Sean Payton. Adding to the drama, Travis Kelce was reportedly involved in a pre-game incident with Broncos players, drawing comparisons to past controversies. Meanwhile, the team faces allegations regarding contact with Drew Brees, and several players are dealing with injuries ahead of their Week 2 rematch against the Jaguars.

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ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · Wed 8:04 PM ET

Broncos-Chiefs drew 23.2 million viewers on Monday night — The Broncos-Chiefs Monday night game garnered a massive 23.2 million viewers, making it a highly-watched NFL contest despite the lopsided score.

Chiefs Wire · Wed 7:00 PM ET

Chiefs vs. Broncos sets new record in ESPN’s Monday Night Football era

HEAVY · Wed 2:22 PM ET

Broncos Defense Draws Detailed Warning From Jaguars Coach Liam Coen

Jacksonville Jaguars On SI · Wed 2:04 PM ET

3 Most Important Things Jaguars' Liam Coen Said About Week 2's Broncos Matchup

Just outside the window — 14 items published before this window

‘No Excuses for Bo Nix’ — Patriots’ Super Bowl Champion Grills Broncos QB for Failing to Capitalize on Patrick Mahomes’ Early Mistake on MNFPro Football Network · Wed 4:35 AM ET
Broncos defense's struggles have no end in sight with Jaguars coming to townClutchPoints · Wed 12:13 AM ET
‘What the Hell Is Going On Here?’ — ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Rips ‘Trash’ Broncos After Dreadful MNF Showing vs. ChiefsPro Football Network · Tue 11:24 PM ET
‘I Was Mentally Ready’ — Drew Brees Reveals the Real Reason He Rejected Broncos’ Interest, Stayed Retired After Bo Nix’s InjuryPro Football Network · Tue 11:24 PM ET
“Clear and Obvious Penalty”: Jason Kelce Calls Out NFL for Missing a Flag on Chiefs Rookie During Broncos ClashEssentiallySports · Tue 11:15 PM ET
Broncos Could Face Tampering Charges For Reported Drew Brees InterestThe Spun · Tue 10:58 PM ET
Broncos seem to be nervous about a potential Drew Brees tampering caseProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · Tue 10:18 PM ET
Broncos Post-Game Quotes That Matter-And What They Could Signal for Week 2Denver Broncos On SI · Tue 9:59 PM ET
Troy Aikman Under Fire for Using Excessive Superlatives for Chiefs & Broncos Players During MNF ClashEssentiallySports · Tue 9:36 PM ET
“I Can’t Throw 15 Yards”: Saints Legend Drew Brees Opens Up About Failed Bid to Unretire for Broncos With Hall of Fame on the LineEssentiallySports · Tue 8:47 PM ET
Biggest Winners and Losers from Broncos' Demoralizing Loss to ChiefsDenver Broncos On SI · Tue 8:30 PM ET
Struggling Broncos’ 1st-Round Pick Posts Alarming Stat in Week 1HEAVY · Tue 7:48 PM ET
Broncos Snap Count Analysis: Who Played More-and Less-Than ExpectedDenver Broncos On SI · Tue 7:23 PM ET
Day after Broncos: Picking up the piecesSB Nation · Tue 7:00 PM ET

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Travis Kelce shows no mercy after what he was spotted doing to Denver Broncos players — Travis Kelce reportedly mimicked a pre-game stretching routine of Broncos players, which fans and analysts interpret as a disrespectful gesture before the contest.

‘I Think the Broncos Are Nervous’ — NFL Insider Claims Sean Payton’s Team Could Be Punished for Contacting Drew Brees — NFL insider Adam Schefter suggested the Broncos could face punishment from the league for alleged improper contact with Drew Brees before he joined the organization.

Broncos news: RJ Harvey misses practice after MNF with hamstring injury — Broncos running back RJ Harvey missed practice with a hamstring injury following the Monday Night Football game, raising concerns for Week 2.

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Broncos-Chiefs drew 23.2 million viewers on Monday night — The Broncos-Chiefs Monday night game garnered a massive 23.2 million viewers, making it a highly-watched NFL contest despite the lopsided score.

Chiefs vs. Broncos sets new record in ESPN’s Monday Night Football era

Broncos Defense Draws Detailed Warning From Jaguars Coach Liam Coen

3 Most Important Things Jaguars' Liam Coen Said About Week 2's Broncos Matchup