{
  "id": 3170968,
  "title": "Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees Makes Bold Patrick Mahomes Prediction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/hall-of-fame-qb-drew-brees-makes-bold-patrick-mahomes-prediction",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T02:45:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/hall-of-fame-qb-drew-brees-makes-bold-patrick-mahomes-prediction-12361998"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Weeks away from their Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos on \"Monday Night Football,\" the Kansas City Chiefs remain uncertain about the availability of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Coach Andy Reid confirmed that Mahomes' recovery is progressing well, but he is hesitant to predict his readiness to play. Reid stated, \"He's doing great. We'll just see. I'm literally taking it day by day.\" Mahomes has publicly stated his intention to play in the season opener, which would mark a nine-month recovery from a serious ACL injury sustained in Week 15 last year. Despite some caution that Mahomes may be rusty upon his return, Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees remains confident in Mahomes' abilities, stating, \"I think there's no doubt that physiologically Patrick Mahomes is fine.\" Brees acknowledges the mental hurdle Mahomes must overcome to return to play, but is optimistic that the best of Mahomes is still to come. The Chiefs' wide receiver corps presents some challenges, and analysts expect Mahomes to step up if the team is to secure another Super Bowl appearance.",
  "summary": "Super Bowl champ Drew Brees thinks Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes will shock some people after returning from ACL surgery.",
  "key_points": [
    "Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees predicts Patrick Mahomes' return for Week 1 matchup.",
    "Chiefs' coach Andy Reid cautious about Mahomes' readiness, playing day by day.",
    "Brees confident in Mahomes' physiologically fine condition despite mental hurdle."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Drew Brees' confidence in Patrick Mahomes' abilities suggests that overcoming the mental hurdle of a long injury recovery will be less of an obstacle for Mahomes than others might expect.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}