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Patrick Mahomes returns to Kansas City Chiefs lineup for season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Patrick Mahomes returns to Kansas City Chiefs lineup for season opener

Summary

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to return to the field for the team's 2026 NFL season opener against the Denver Broncos. The game takes place on September 14 at Arrowhead Stadium. Mahomes missed the final portion of the previous season after tearing his ACL in Week 11. He did not participate in the preseason but has been a full participant in team practices and is not listed on any injury reports. A video circulated on social media showed the quarterback executing behind-the-back passes during recent training sessions. This season marks a reset for the franchise as the team attempts to regain form following the postseason absence last year.

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Status Watch

•Patrick Mahomes is set to start against the Denver Broncos on September 14.
•The quarterback sustained an ACL tear in Week 11 of the 2025 season.
•Mahomes participated fully in practices leading up to the season opener.
•The Kansas City Chiefs held the quarterback out of all preseason games as a precaution.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Patrick Mahomes’ last training clip before Chiefs’ NFL season opener has fans excited

What they're saying

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Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is widely expected to make his return to the field for the team’s 2026 NFL season opener after tearing his ACL in Week 11 of last season. Mahomes’ injury put the nail in the coffin of KC’s season last year, as they were on pace to miss the postseason even with Mahomes playing the first 11 weeks of the season.
— Yahoo Sports

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