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Patrick Mahomes, Bo Nix ready for returns after injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:34 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Patrick Mahomes, Bo Nix ready for returns after injuries
Summary

Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix are set to return to action on Monday Night Football, nearly nine months after both sustained season-ending injuries during the 2025 season. Mahomes suffered a torn ACL and LCL in a Week 15 game against the Chargers, while Nix fractured his right ankle in January during an AFC divisional victory over the Bills. Both quarterbacks have made significant progress in their recoveries and are expected to play pivotal roles for their respective teams as the 2026 season begins. Their match-up marks a significant moment as each seeks to regain form after lengthy absences from the field.

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  • •Mahomes suffered a torn ACL and LCL on December 14, 2025.
  • •Nix sustained a right ankle fracture on January 18, 2026.
  • •Both players are expected to play in the 2026 NFL season opener.
  • •Mahomes underwent surgery one day after his injury.
  • •The match occurs nearly nine months post-injury for both quarterbacks.
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  • 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Mahomes recovery vs. Bo Nix: How Chiefs, Broncos QB battled back to overcome season-ending injuries
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Mahomes and Nix were felled by season-ending injuries in 2025. They'll look to make full recoveries during the 2026 campaign.

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