Andy Reid remains noncommittal on Patrick Mahomes' Week 1 return
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid remains uncertain about quarterback Patrick Mahomes' return for the season opener following his ACL and LCL injuries. Despite Mahomes' desire to play, the team is taking a cautious, day-by-day approach.
Why it matters
As a high-profile athlete, Mahomes' injury status significantly impacts NFL team performance and sports betting markets.
Patrick Mahomes, the three time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player and the top quarterback in the league, recorded 3,587 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions across 14 games in the 2025 NFL regular season before he tore his ACL and LCL. With a brutal run on the field in the last season, the Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid has weighed in on Patrick Mahomes’ availability for the season opener against the Denver Broncos.Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid shares a confusing update on Patrick Mahomes days ahead of the new seasonA few hours ago, as per Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star, the Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid opened up about Patrick Mahomes’ situation as he said, "He’s doing great…”The popular head coach added, “We’ll just see. I’m literally taking it day by day. There are no predictions here on anything.
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