{
  "id": 6333858,
  "title": "Chiefs still have a major injury problem despite Patrick Mahomes’ return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/chiefs-still-have-a-major-injury-problem-despite-patrick-mahomes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T21:53:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chiefs-still-major-injury-problem-215348108.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kansas City Chiefs face a significant injury concern despite star quarterback Patrick Mahomes' anticipated return from a knee injury that sidelined him during the previous season's final stretch. Head coach Andy Reid revealed to ESPN's Nate Taylor that Mahomes is \"most likely\" to start at quarterback in the team's Monday Night Football opener against the Denver Broncos, signaling a strong recovery after nine months of healing. Mahomes participated in every practice during training camp, indicating the Chiefs' growing confidence in his rehabilitation timeline. However, the team still grapples with the absence of undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson, who is set to start at left tackle if injured first-round pick Josh Simmons continues to be sidelined by a back issue. Benson, who has never played in a preseason game, will be thrust into a critical role due to Simmons' absence, potentially extending his learning curve beyond the regular season opener.",
  "summary": "Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirms Patrick Mahomes will likely start Week 1 against the Broncos, with rookie Kahlil Benson stepping in at left tackle for injured Josh Simmons.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Patrick Mahomes owns 3 sports teams: How did he build his Kansas City empire?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/patrick-mahomes-owns-3-sports-teams-how-did-he-build-his-kansas-city",
        "published": "2026-09-08T12:32:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Patrick Mahomes expected to start for the Chiefs against the Broncos in Week 1 against Denver",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/patrick-mahomes-expected-to-start-for-the-chiefs-against-the-broncos",
        "published": "2026-09-08T18:03:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}