Patrick Mahomes returns to Kansas City Chiefs lineup for season opener

Patrick Mahomes secured the win nine months after surgery

Patrick Mahomes waited until the morning after to say his piece. Hours removed from his return to the field in Kansas City’s 31-10 demolition of the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football , the Chiefs quarterback took to social media with a short message that read like a warning to the rest of the AFC. “Want to give all glory and thanks to God! […] The post Chiefs news: Patrick Mahomes drops epic 'just the start' message on social media after MNF appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Patrick Mahomes did not need a vintage performance to make Monday night feel like a win. Nine months to the day after tearing his ACL and LCL against the Chargers, the Chiefs quarterback returned to Arrowhead Stadium and led Kansas City to a 31-10 rout of the Broncos in the Week 1 finale, then offered a simple explanation for what the night meant […] The post Chiefs news: Fans will love Patrick Mahomes' simple message after MNF win over Broncos appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yeah, we’re thinking he’s back. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes made his return in Week 1 of the 2026 season. The former MVP and Super Bowl champion missed the back half of their 2025 campaign after he tore his ACL. Now that he’s back, Kansas City is looking to reclaim their spot on top of the NFL pecking order. Mahomes himself is […] The post Chiefs news: Watch Patrick Mahomes light up MNF with first TD since return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Kansas City Chiefs were scheduled to take on the Denver Broncos at 8:15 p.m. ET in Week 1 of the NFL season on the night of September 14, which was expected to mark star QB Patrick Mahomes’ first appearance since December 14, 2025, when Mahomes suffered a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee. Prior to the game, Jason Kelce, brother of Mahomes’ […] The post Chiefs news: Jason Kelce's Mahomes expectations for ACL return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Patrick Mahomes is taking part in his first game back from injury as the Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback gave exciting information for fans to take in. Mahomes is preparing for the 10th season of his career in the league with the Chiefs. He has enjoyed incredible campaigns that saw him win three Super Bowl titles and two MVP awards, building […] The post Chiefs news: Patrick Mahomes' knee recovery admission will have fans hyped appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It is confirmed now that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is set to return to the lineup for the team’s opening game against the Denver Broncos. This will be the first time he plays since suffering the ACL/LCL injury against the LA Chargers in December.

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.