Patrick Mahomes Took Drastic Action to Be Ready for Chiefs Season Opener

Patrick Mahomes made history by leading the Kansas City Chiefs on a 10-play, 46-yard opening drive, which resulted in a 15-yard touchdown run to secure a lead against the Denver Broncos. This came despite Mahomes suffering a torn ACL during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers on December 14. Remarkably, he underwent surgery to repair both his ACL and LCL before the swelling had time to settle, a decision that Jay Glazer of Fox Sports highlighted as a drastic move.

This early surgery allowed Mahomes to jump into his rehabilitation almost immediately after the injury. He reportedly knew he was fully recovered by the first week of June, a testament to his determination and unique approach to injury recovery. Despite the severity of his injury, Mahomes performed exceptionally well in the Chiefs' 31-10 win, completing 15 of 27 passes for 184 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception, while also contributing 23 yards on the ground and another touchdown.

Running back Kenneth Walker III further bolstered the Chiefs' offense with 173 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries.