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Mahomes prepares for season opener amid knee trust concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:49 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Mahomes prepares for season opener amid knee trust concerns

Summary

Patrick Mahomes is set to start for the Kansas City Chiefs in their season opener against the Denver Broncos. An NFL analyst raised concerns about Mahomes' ability to trust his knee following a torn ACL and LCL suffered last December, which ended the Chiefs' playoff hopes. Although Mahomes has returned to full football activities after surgery, confidence in his recovery remains a key issue. Analysts noted that support from the revamped running game could be vital in easing pressure on the quarterback, allowing him to regain his confidence during competitive play.

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Status Watch

•Mahomes faced a torn ACL and LCL injury last December.
•Concerns center on Mahomes' confidence when pressured.
•Chiefs' running back Kenneth Walker joins the team to bolster the run game.
•Mahomes is confident in his recovery timeline for Week 1.

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4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Mahomes alarmed ahead of season opener as biggest threat looms over Chiefs

What they're saying

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Patrick Mahomes is expected to start the Kansas City Chiefs’ season opener against the Denver Broncos, but an NFL analyst has warned that the biggest challenge may not be his fitness. It could be whether Mahomes can fully trust his knee again.
— Yahoo Sports

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