Patrick Mahomes addresses health concerns before Kansas City Chiefs season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Patrick Mahomes is scheduled to start for the Kansas City Chiefs in their Week One game against the Denver Broncos. During a media appearance on Thursday, the quarterback expressed frustration regarding persistent questions about the condition of his leg following a knee injury late last year. His response to reporters prompted reactions on social media, with some users questioning his fitness based on his gait while exiting the podium. The team enters the season under pressure to improve upon their 6-11 record from the previous year. Mahomes’ health status remains a primary focus for observers ahead of the team's return to play at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs seek to establish a stronger performance following a period of perceived regression for the franchise.
- •Patrick Mahomes is set to start for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Denver Broncos.
- •The quarterback addressed media speculation regarding his recovery from a previous knee injury.
- •Social media users raised concerns about his physical state after observing him leave the podium.
- •Kansas City finished the previous year with a 6-11 record.
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"Patrick Mahomes is on course to start for the Kansas City Chiefs in their Week One game against the Denver Broncos. However, he is now growing sick and tired of the questions surrounding his fitness as he hit out at the media on Thursday.
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