Patrick Mahomes Returns from Knee Injury for Chiefs Season Opener

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes will start Monday Night Football against the Broncos, returning nine months after tearing his ACL and LCL last December. Mahomes logged full practice participation all week and carries no injury designation for his ninth consecutive Week 1 start. FOX Sports' Charles Woodson highlighted Mahomes' return as a top storyline following Kansas City's 6-11 season in 2025, supported by new RB Kenneth Walker.