{
  "id": 5120951,
  "title": "Patrick Mahomes on track for Week 1 as the Chiefs try to rebound from a disastrous 6-11 season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/patrick-mahomes-on-track-for-week-1-as-the-chiefs-try-to-rebound-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T16:03:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/09/02/patrick-mahomes-on-track-for-week-1-as-the-chiefs-try-to-rebound-from-a-disastrous-6-11-season"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "St. Joseph, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs, who finished the previous season with a 6-11 record and have been plagued by injuries, including a devastating knee injury to quarterback Patrick Mahomes, are set to begin the 2023 season on the right foot. The two-time MVP is on track to start the first game of the regular season against the Denver Broncos, just eight months after tearing ligaments in his knee. The team has made strides in the offseason, signing running back Kenneth Walker III from Seattle and bolstering their wide receiver corps with players like Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Tyquan Thornton, although they have made little impact in these areas. The defensive unit also has some concerns, with star cornerback Trent McDuffie and key starters Bryan Cook and Jaylen Watson being lost to free agency. The Chiefs have focused their draft picks on the defensive side of the ball, with the exception of rookie quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver Garrett Nussmeier. While there are some uncertainties surrounding the defense, particularly in the backfield, the addition of Walker and the improved performance of the offensive line should give Kansas City a better chance at moving the ball like they did during their Super Bowl runs.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}