Chiefs likely to start rookie Kahlil Benson at left tackle against Broncos

Patrick Mahomes is set to return for the Kansas City Chiefs in Monday night's season opener against the Denver Broncos after recovering from a torn ACL. The team faces challenges on the offensive line, as primary left tackle Josh Simmons remains sidelined with a back injury. Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson is expected to take over protection duties for Mahomes' blind side. While Benson played at both Indiana and Colorado, he has not logged game experience at left tackle in recent years. He will be tasked with containing Denver edge rusher Nik Bonitto, whose defense led the NFL in sacks last season. Coach Andy Reid expressed confidence in the rookie's ability to handle the assignment despite the significant jump in competition.

• 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — In Patrick Mahomes' return from torn ACL, Chiefs likely to turn to undrafted rookie left tackle to start