Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is working hard to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season after suffering a torn ACL.
Mahomes missed the end of the 2025 season, but so far, he figures to be on track. Mahomes even participated in OTAs, a good sign for him being ready for Week 1.
On Thursday, Mahomes addressed the media and admitted he feels good as he works his way back to full strength.
Patrick Mahomes says he feels good and has enjoyed being out on the field at practice.
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) May 28, 2026
He reiterated the goal is still to be ready for Week 1, but it’s all about taking each day at a time in his rehab. pic.twitter.com/8N48BFKqIC
The Chiefs posted a video on Tuesday with Mahomes wearing a jersey and a brace while dropping back to make a throw.
QB1. ⏰ pic.twitter.com/z2zGoIhIVz
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) May 26, 2026
Mahomes’ goal has always been to be ready for Week 1, and that continued on Thursday, although the Chiefs quarterback said he is just taking things a day at a time.
The Chiefs begin the season at home against the reigning AFC West champions, the Denver Broncos, on Monday Night Football on September 14.
If Patrick Mahomes isn’t ready, it figures to be Justin Fields, whom the Chiefs acquired in a trade with the New York Jets this offseason.
