Broncos' offense struggles in Week 1 loss to Chiefs

Denver's offense recorded only 176 yards of total offense in its Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, falling short of the Chiefs' defense led by Steve Spagnuolo. The performance was the first under first-time offensive coordinator Davis Webb, after head coach Sean Payton relinquished play-calling duties during the offseason.

Quarterback Bo Nix completed a 35-yard pass to rookie wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and threw a 21-yard touchdown to running back RJ Harvey, but the unit could not sustain drives. Running back J.K. Dobbins led the team with eight carries but did not receive any targets, while RJ Harvey was limited in the rushing attack.

Wide receiver Courtland Sutton was targeted twice but was unable to separate from the Chiefs' secondary. The Broncos face a challenging schedule over the next six weeks, with games against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Chargers and Seattle Seahawks.

Analysts noted that the Broncos' offensive struggles may prompt a reassessment of the play-calling arrangement if the issues persist. The team hopes to improve its production when it hosts the Jaguars in Week 2.