Patrick Mahomes scrambles for 15-yard touchdown in return against Broncos
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:50 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Patrick Mahomes returned to the Kansas City Chiefs for their Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos on September 15, 2026, nine months after suffering a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee. On the team's first drive, Mahomes showcased his mobility, scoring a 15-yard touchdown after having an earlier scramble called back due to penalties. The Chiefs benefited from an interception thrown by the Broncos’ Bo Nix, allowing them strong field position. Running back Kenneth Walker III also contributed significantly to the drive with multiple carries.
- •Mahomes returned after nine months from knee surgery.
- •He scored a touchdown on a 15-yard scramble.
- •The first score followed an interception by Mansoor Delane.
- •Kenneth Walker III had seven carries on the opening drive.
- •The game is ongoing as of September 15, 2026.
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Patrick Mahomes scores rushing TD in epic return from torn ACL
- 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Patrick Mahomes’ ACL looks good in 15-yard TD scramble vs. Broncos
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — In first drive back from torn ACL, Patrick Mahomes scrambles in for a running TD
"Mahomes is easing any concerns about the Chiefs QB's mobility after returning from his knee injury.
"On his first drive back after his injury, Patrick Mahomes eased concerns over his left knee
"Patrick Mahomes showed off his mobility right away.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:50 AMPatrick Mahomes scores rushing TD in epic return from torn ACL
Mahomes is easing any concerns about the Chiefs QB's mobility after returning from his knee injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:37 AMPatrick Mahomes’ ACL looks good in 15-yard TD scramble vs. Broncos
On his first drive back after his injury, Patrick Mahomes eased concerns over his left knee
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:32 AMIn first drive back from torn ACL, Patrick Mahomes scrambles in for a running TD
Patrick Mahomes showed off his mobility right away.
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