Patrick Mahomes returns to Kansas City Chiefs lineup for season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is set to start in the team’s Week 1 matchup following a nine-month recovery from knee surgery. Mahomes suffered a torn ACL and LCL during a Week 15 game against the Los Angeles Chargers last season. Dr. Dan Cooper repaired the left knee injury in December. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed the starting assignment after the quarterback sat out the entire preseason. Jason Kelce noted on his podcast that the return of the quarterback marks a significant milestone for the offense as the regular season begins.
- •Patrick Mahomes returns to the lineup after an ACL and LCL injury.
- •The surgery was performed last December by Dr. Dan Cooper.
- •Andy Reid announced the plan to start the quarterback in Week 1.
- •Mahomes recorded 22 touchdowns and 11 interceptions last season prior to his injury.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Kelce discusses Patrick Mahomes returning to start Week 1
"During the recent episode of New Heights, Jason Kelce discussed Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes returning to start Week 1 | @EdEastonJr
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