Patrick Mahomes prepares for season opener following knee injury recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes confirmed his return to the field for Monday’s season opener against the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mahomes is set to start his first game since sustaining ACL and LCL tears in his left knee last December. He did not participate in any preseason games as part of his recovery process. The Chiefs face potential personnel challenges on the offensive line, with starting left tackle Josh Simmons likely sidelined due to a back injury. If Simmons is unavailable, rookie Kahlil Benson is expected to start against a Denver pass rush that led the league in sacks last season. Mahomes expressed a desire to move past inquiries regarding his health as he resumes competitive play.
- •Patrick Mahomes is scheduled to start the Monday night game against the Denver Broncos.
- •The game marks Mahomes' first appearance since tearing his ACL and LCL on December 14, 2025.
- •Starting left tackle Josh Simmons is unlikely to play due to a back injury.
- •Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson could make his first start at left tackle in place of Simmons.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET Monday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sends clear message about questions surrounding his leg
"Patrick Mahomes turned away from the podium at the end of his Thursday news conference with a parting request for the reporters who had spent another session asking about his left knee. “Hopefully I’m done with the questions about the leg,” Mahomes said on his way out. Earlier in the session, he described how he […] The post Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sends clear message about questions surrounding his leg appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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