Andy Reid: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (Knee) ‘Likely’ to Start Sunday
Reid said Mahomes has a very good chance to start after missing the preseason, with Kansas City taking a cautious approach to his knee recovery.
- On Tuesday, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed that quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to start the season opener against the Denver Broncos on Monday, September 14, noting there is a "pretty good chance" he will play.
- Mahomes underwent surgery last December to repair torn ACL and LCL ligaments in his left knee after sustaining the injury against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15 of 2025.
- Cleared for full football activities in late July, Mahomes participated in all training camp practices while being held out of all three preseason games as a precaution during his recovery.
- Left tackle Josh Simmons remains unlikely to play against the Broncos due to a lower back injury sustained three weeks ago, with undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson expected to make his NFL debut in his place.
- Kansas City acquired quarterback Justin Fields earlier this offseason to provide insurance, but the team relies on a healthy Mahomes to return to title contention this year and remain healthy throughout 2026.
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Chiefs announce decision on Patrick Mahomes
The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off of the most disappointing season of the Patrick Mahomes era. Not only did Kansas City fail to make the playoffs for the first time since drafting Mahomes out of Texas Tech, but his season was cut short by a brutal ACL injury. The Chiefs are looking to get…
Andy Reid: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) ‘likely’ to start Sunday
By Field Level Media Sep 08 (Field Level Media) - Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will start the season opener Monday night at home against the Denver Broncos, nine months after ACL and LCL tears in ...
Andy Reid Officially Confirms Patrick Mahomes' Week 1 Status
It has seemed like a forgone conclusion that Patrick Mahomes will start at quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs Week 1, but it has not been set it stone. That changed on Tuesday when coach Andy Reid spoke to the media and officially confirmed that Mahomes will play Week 1 against the Denver Broncos on “Monday Night Football.” Patrick Mahomes is set to start on Monday night barring a setback, per Coach Reid. — Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) Se…
Andy Reid Announces Patrick Mahomes' Return Ahead of Week 1 Clash Against Broncos
When Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending injury last year, the Kansas City Chiefs were quite unsure about his return timeline. However, their star quarterback followed a strict rehab to recover from the ACL and LCL tear in his left knee. And now, just days before the regular season begins, Mahomes seems ready to bounce back […]
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