Mahomes Targets Week 1 Return; Chiefs Schedule Broncos for Monday Night Football
Patrick Mahomes, recovering from a season-ending knee injury, has an additional few days to prepare for the 2026 NFL season opener. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Denver Broncos on Monday, September 14, in the final game of Week 1.
The Kansas City Chiefs will open their 2026 NFL season on Monday, September 14, facing the Denver Broncos. This Week 1 Monday Night Football matchup provides quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who sustained a season-ending knee injury, an extended recovery period.
Mahomes suffered a torn ACL. His recovery timeline for such an injury typically spans approximately nine months. The September 14 start date offers a few additional days for rehabilitation compared to the earliest possible Week 1 kickoff.
The Chiefs completed the previous season with a 6-11 record. The team acquired Justin Fields as a potential starting option if Mahomes is not medically cleared for the season opener.
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