Patrick 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
On the first day of the 2026 NFL season, nine months to the day after tearing both his ACL and LCL in his left knee, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes returned to action. Mahomes demonstrated his resilience on the Chiefs' opening drive, scrambling for a touchdown while evading a collapsing pocket and diving into the end zone for the game's first score.
However, this initial touchdown was later erased due to two holding penalties called on the Chiefs' offensive line. Despite this setback, Mahomes' return was made possible by a game-changing interception by rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane, who made his first NFL start and provided the Chiefs with excellent field position. The presence of running back Kenneth Walker III in the game also contributed to Kansas City's early success, as he rushed for 32 yards on their first possession.
Yet, the focus remained on Mahomes, who had managed to recover and start in the game nine months after his knee injury sustained during a matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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