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Monday's 9 Things To Know: Patrick Mahomes Returns to the Field for the Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes returns near full strength after ACL surgery, but the Chiefs will rely on a rookie left tackle to protect him against the Broncos.
- On Monday, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes returns to the field against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium, nine months after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL and LCL.
- Mahomes sustained the season-ending injury during a December 14, 2025 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, prompting an exhaustive rehabilitation program led by athletic trainer Julie Frymyer and surgeon Dr. Dan Cooper.
- Throughout his recovery, Mahomes worked with trainer Bobby Stroupe on a six-tiered core progression program, achieving speed and core velocity measurements that surpassed his previous bests after 274 days of rehabilitation.
- Kansas City welcomes reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III for his debut, though the offense faces a challenge with undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson starting at left tackle replacing Josh Simmons.
- Mahomes aims to prove he is a more disciplined quarterback by navigating the pocket efficiently, as the Chiefs look to rebound from their 6-11 finish in 2025 and return to postseason contention.
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By Pablo García Escorihuela, CNN en Español The curtain of Week 1 of the NFL 2026/2027 will fall this Monday night, with a great divisional game where we will finally be able to see in action one of the best players of this era: Patrick Mahomes, the leader of the dynasty of the Chiefs,
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10 Most Memorable Injury Comebacks in Recent Sports History
In December, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL, ending his 2025 season and putting his immediate playing future in doubt. Nine months later, Mahomes is set to return to face the Denver Broncos in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
·San Francisco, United States
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 29%
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