Patrick Mahomes enters Chiefs season opener while recovering from knee surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 4:14 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed Patrick Mahomes will start the team's season opener following his recovery from ACL and LCL injuries sustained in his left knee last December. Despite the medical clearance, questions remain regarding the quarterback’s mobility and his ability to extend plays outside the pocket as he has throughout his career. Analyst Mike Tomlin noted that the quarterback's reliance on escapability has been central to his production since 2018. Mahomes did not participate in preseason games but reports indicate he has practiced regularly since July. The Chiefs face a difficult test against a Denver defense that recorded 68 sacks last season and will start rookie Kahlil Benson at left tackle.
- •Patrick Mahomes returns to the starting lineup after recovering from ACL and LCL surgery.
- •The Chiefs will start rookie Kahlil Benson at left tackle for the season opener.
- •Mahomes sat out all three preseason games prior to Monday's scheduled appearance.
- •Denver recorded an NFL-high 68 sacks during the previous season.
- •Mahomes led the NFL with 5,877 passing yards outside the pocket since 2018.
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