# Mahomes Ready for Chiefs' 2026 Opener | Kansas City Chiefs News

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Podcast: [Kansas City Chiefs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-chiefs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433789)
Published: 2026-09-03T05:20:05+00:00
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Patrick Mahomes is fully healed from his brutal December knee injury—torn ACL and LCL—and is set to lead the Chiefs into Week One of the 2026 season. After a cautious recovery, he’s back at full practice, feeling strong and already envisioning a “new version” of the team ready to dominate. His return headlines a Monday Night Football showdown against the Broncos, who also boast a comeback QB. While Mahomes is game-ready, key teammates like Josh Simmons, Kenneth Walker III, Trey Smith, and Omarr Norman-Lott are still sidelined with lingering injuries. The Chiefs’ season opener on September 14th promises fireworks—and a true test of resilience. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ea99bf7c273a6aa2

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