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Broncos' Tackling Woes vs. Chiefs Were Worse Than You Think

Denver missed 28 tackles and allowed 247 yards after missed tackles as Kansas City’s ground game powered a lopsided Week 1 win, Next Gen Stats said.

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You know it was bad, but the Broncos' tackling problem against the Chiefs was on a historical level.

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Broncos' Tackling Woes vs. Chiefs Were Worse Than You Think

You know it was bad, but the Broncos' tackling problem against the Chiefs was on a historical level.

·New York, United States
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Here’s how many tackles the Broncos missed in a historically bad night against the Chiefs

Denver's 29.8% missed tackle rate was the third worst in an NFL game since 2018, according to Next Gen Stats.

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These defensive stats show just how historically bad Broncos were at tackling Chiefs

Denver's defense, typically one of the NFL's best, had a hard time at Arrowhead Stadium to open 2026.

·Charlotte, United States
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Are the Chiefs back?

The Chiefs steamrolled the Broncos last night but the crew are not sold that they are back. Did Mahomes look better than you expected last night? Wiggy mansplains what a movie star is to Coco.

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'Embarrassing,' 'Bad, Bad Night' -- NFL World Shreds Broncos Defense's Embarrassing Performance vs. Chiefs

Denver's defense suffered a nightmare against the Chiefs, drawing brutal reactions after a stunning 31-10 loss at Arrowhead.

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Pro Football Network broke the news in Bristol, United States on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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