# Mahomes Back, Walker Shines | Kansas City News

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Podcast: [Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559400)
Published: 2026-09-17T20:56:43+00:00
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Patrick Mahomes makes a triumphant return to the field just nine months after tearing his ACL and LCL, saying his leg feels great—even if the rest of his body is sore from the layoff. He’s back to normal, and the Chiefs’ offense is firing on all cylinders thanks to a breakout debut from running back Kenneth Walker III, who exploded for 173 yards and two touchdowns. Mahomes credits Walker for opening up the passing game, forcing Denver to stack the box and giving him cleaner reads. The offensive line, including rookie Benson, delivered elite pass protection—something Mahomes specifically praised before the game. While Mahomes knows he still needs to ramp up to full game speed, his early performance signals a swift return to elite form. 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. Sources: https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/onsi/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-provides-honest-assessment-of-his-week-1-performance More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/11cc415f29307def Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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