Patrick Mahomes returns to Kansas City Chiefs lineup for Monday night opener

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is cleared to play in the team's Week 1 Monday night game against the Denver Broncos. The 30-year-old quarterback underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL and LCL last December, which sidelined him throughout the preseason. Head coach Andy Reid held Mahomes out of all preseason action until he received full medical clearance. Despite the long rehabilitation process, the quarterback intends to maintain his competitive style of play upon his return to the field. He noted that while he aims to avoid unnecessary contact, he will play with the same aggressive approach he has used throughout his career. This season opener marks his first game action since sustaining the knee injury late last year.

• 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — It will be hard for Patrick Mahomes not to be himself in Week 1