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September 14th, 2026

How close will Broncos vs Chiefs be on MNF? Why isn't Patrick Mahomes the Boogyman anymore?

Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay break down the Broncos’ massive Monday night showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. Zach questions why the Chiefs are still favored after a major fall‑off last season, while Phil points to Vance Joseph’s defensive success against Patrick Mahomes — and insists nobody should fear the “boogeyman.”

Zach predicts a close game but says the Broncos are simply the better team right now. So who wins tonight? How close will it be? And is Mahomes still the terrifying figure he once was in the AFC West?

This is the full breakdown of momentum, confidence, and the tension surrounding one of the NFL’s most heated rivalries.



Chiefs favored despite last season’s struggles

Phillip Lindsay dismisses the “boogeyman” narrative

Zach predicts a close game with Denver as the better team

What tonight means for the AFC West power structure


Broncos Country — weigh in:
• Is Mahomes still the boogeyman
• How close will tonight’s game be
• And who actually controls the AFC West right now

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