Broncos Brace for Mahomes in His Return as Chiefs Host Monday Night Opener
The quarterback appears on the final injury report with no game-status designation after nine months of rehab from ACL and LCL surgery.
- Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes appears on the final Week 1 injury report with no game-status designation, clearing him to start Monday night against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium.
- Nine months of rehab followed ACL and LCL tears against the Los Angeles Chargers last December; Mahomes walks into Arrowhead Stadium for the opener with the reconstructed knee no longer flagged.
- Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said, "In my opinion, he wouldn't play if he couldn't be himself." Broncos coach Sean Payton added he is preparing for Mahomes at his best.
- The Chiefs ruled out offensive tackle Josh Simmons and safety Chamarri Conner for Week 1, while defensive tackle Chris Jones is limited with a calf issue despite expectations for Kenneth Walker.
- Facing an NFL-high 131 sacks over the past two seasons, the Chiefs encounter a vaunted Denver pass rush, though All-Pro pass rusher Nik Bonitto expects "vintage Mahomes" to navigate the pocket.
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Patrick Mahomes Gives Surprising Quote on Injury Return After Knee Surgery Before Chiefs vs. Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes knew long ago that he'd return from knee surgery in time for Monday night's season opener against the Denver Broncos.
The last match of week 1 will mark the return to the field of the two-time MVP after suffering an injury to the previous cruciate ligament (LCA) in December. His Kansas City Chiefs will seek to regain the title of the AFC West against last year’s division champions, the Denver Broncos.
Broncos brace for Patrick Mahomes in his return as Chiefs host Monday night opener
The Denver Broncos might be catching a break in their opener Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs by getting Patrick Mahomes in his first game back from a torn ACL last December.
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Broncos brace for Mahomes in his return as Chiefs host Monday night opener
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos might be catching a break in their opener Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs by getting Patrick Mahomes in his first game back from a torn ACL last December.
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