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The 2026 NFL season officially has its first MASSIVE storyline!
Patrick Mahomes returned to the field, Kenneth Walker III exploded in his Chiefs debut, and Kansas City absolutely dominated the Denver Broncos in a 31-10 Week 1 victory. Mahomes accounted for three touchdowns, while Walker delivered a career-high 173 rushing yards and two total touchdowns.
So… are the Chiefs BACK?
In this episode of Fourth & Forever, we break down Kansas City's statement victory and what it could mean for the AFC.
Is Kenneth Walker the missing piece this offense needed? Can Andy Reid's new-look rushing attack take pressure off Mahomes? How much should we read into Mahomes' first game back from injury? And is Kansas City's defense once again becoming one of the NFL's biggest problems for opposing offenses?
Plus, we look at the biggest winners, losers, surprises and storylines from across NFL Week 1.
The Bears exploded for 59 points. Buffalo survived Houston. The Giants stunned Dallas. The Jets made a statement. And now the Chiefs have everyone asking the same question:
ARE THE CHIEFS BACK?!
Tune in for the full Week 1 recap, reactions, highlights and biggest takeaways!
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"Are The Chiefs BACK?! Week 1 NFL Recap + Highlights ..." is an episode of 4th and Forever - A Daily NFL Podcast. Runtime 52 min. Published September 15, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.