Patrick Mahomes enters Week 1 ranked 13th among fantasy quarterbacks

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes enters the start of the 2026 NFL season as the 13th-ranked fantasy quarterback. Mahomes continues to work through recovery following ACL surgery earlier this year. The team faces the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football with concerns regarding the offensive line depth, as starting lineman Joshua Simmons is sidelined with a back injury. Rookie Khalil Benson is expected to start at the position in Simmons' absence. Despite these personnel shifts, the team plans to lean on running back Kenneth Walker III to provide balance for the offense. Mahomes remains a central figure for the team, aiming to improve on his 2025 performance throughout the upcoming schedule.

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