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Mike Tomlin Airs Out Serious Concerns Over Patrick Mahomes’ Return Despite Andy Reid’s Full Confidence

Mike Tomlin Airs Out Serious Concerns Over Patrick Mahomes’ Return Despite Andy Reid’s Full Confidence

Heading into the Kansas City Chiefs‘ season opener against the Denver Broncos, head coach Andy Reid cleared the biggest doubt mounting over the team: Patrick Mahomes’ availability.

Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / September 12

‘That is so tacky, it’s so gauche’ – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce questioned over MSG wedding

Two months after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce said ‘I do’ to each other, their wedding has come under scrutiny for being held at Madison Square Garden, which apparently caused trouble for New Yorkers.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Anubis Sports / September 12
2026 Kansas City Chiefs Have Much To Prove This Season

2026 Kansas City Chiefs Have Much To Prove This Season

The 2026 Kansas City Chiefs are in unfamiliar territory, with uncertainty surrounding the team’s chances. After a disappointing 6-11 season that kept them out of the playoffs for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes/Andy Reid era, KC no longer has the aura of a Super Bowl champ.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / September 12
Patrick & Brittany Mahomes’ Venture Receives Massive $185M Update Ahead of NFL Season

Patrick & Brittany Mahomes’ Venture Receives Massive $185M Update Ahead of NFL Season

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was still four days from taking a football hit again when the biggest news of his week landed nowhere near a practice field.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / September 12
'He’s Clearly His Age and It Shows': Travis Kelce Gets Brutal Reality Check on His Age From Mina Kimes

'He’s Clearly His Age and It Shows': Travis Kelce Gets Brutal Reality Check on His Age From Mina Kimes

Yes, Travis Kelce will turn 37. Yes, Travis Kelce might be playing his last season in the league. To ESPN’s Mina Kimes, the fact could not have been clearer.

NFL News / Yardbarker
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Patrick Mahomes News / KansasCityHuddle / September 12
Patrick Mahomes reflects on facing ‘great opponents’ Broncos after long off-season recovery

Patrick Mahomes reflects on facing ‘great opponents’ Broncos after long off-season recovery

Patrick Mahomes is ready to return to regular-season football, but his first game back comes against a Denver Broncos team he knows will test the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chris Jones News / Viral Sports News / September 11
Chiefs Get Bombshell Chris Jones News Before Broncos Game

Chiefs Get Bombshell Chris Jones News Before Broncos Game

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones practiced on a limited basis Friday after the team listed him with a calf injury that had not appeared on the previous day’s report.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / September 11
Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 1: Patrick Mahomes, Kenneth Walker III and Rashee Rice

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 1: Patrick Mahomes, Kenneth Walker III and Rashee Rice

Mahomes is making a quicker-than-expected return to the starting lineup after tearing the ACL and LCL in his knee just nine months ago. The Chiefs were a revolving door at the skill positions due to injuries at running back and wide receiver.

Patrick Mahomes News / EasySportz / September 11
Chiefs vs. Broncos Week 1 Preview: Patrick Mahomes Returns in Huge AFC West Battle

Chiefs vs. Broncos Week 1 Preview: Patrick Mahomes Returns in Huge AFC West Battle

The Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos will close out Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season Monday night with one of the most anticipated division games of the opening weekend.

Patrick Mahomes News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 11
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is in for a rude awakening when he returns from torn ACL to face Broncos in Week 1

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is in for a rude awakening when he returns from torn ACL to face Broncos in Week 1

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming into 2026 with a clean slate after a nightmare campaign in 2025, headlined by an injury to Patrick Mahomes and a disastrous 6-11 finish.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 11
Kansas City Chiefs’ Friday injury report for Week 1 vs. Denver Broncos comes with a new injury that the team can’t afford

Kansas City Chiefs’ Friday injury report for Week 1 vs. Denver Broncos comes with a new injury that the team can’t afford

The Kansas City Chiefs have another potential injury-related challenge to overcome on “Monday Night Football” against the Denver Broncos. The second injury report of the week has officially been released.

Eric Bieniemy News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 11
Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy Previews Denver Matchup in His Return to Kansas City

Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy Previews Denver Matchup in His Return to Kansas City

Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy helped guide Kansas City to a pair of Super Bowl victories during his first tenure with the team. He departed after the 2022 campaign to pursue a new opportunity, eventually spending time with the Washington Commanders, UCLA, and Chicago Bears before returning to K.C.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 11
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos Rivalry Has A Hidden Layer: Competition between familiar faces could shape Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos Rivalry Has A Hidden Layer: Competition between familiar faces could shape Week 1

The Week 1 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos has a hidden layer of familiarity that extends beyond the AFC West rivalry. The Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos have played 132 times since 1960, when Kansas City was still known as the Dallas Texans before the AFL-NFL merger.

Clark Hunt News / EssentiallySports / September 11
Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt Announces Plans to Drop Arrowhead Name Amid Move to New Stadium

Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt Announces Plans to Drop Arrowhead Name Amid Move to New Stadium

The Kansas City Chiefs are already preparing for a revolutionary move, leaving their home at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri after playing there since 1972.

Andy Reid News / EssentiallySports / September 11
Andy Reid Announces Double Injury Setback Just Days Before Chiefs’ Season Opener

Andy Reid Announces Double Injury Setback Just Days Before Chiefs’ Season Opener

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered multiple injuries in training camp, but barring a couple of players, there were no major setbacks heading into Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / September 11
Ex-Kansas City Chiefs defender who got away during 53-man roster cuts could soon be available to re-sign to the practice squad

Ex-Kansas City Chiefs defender who got away during 53-man roster cuts could soon be available to re-sign to the practice squad

The Kansas City Chiefs might have another shot to bring back CB Melvin Smith Jr., who was claimed by the Tennessee Titans during 53-man roster cuts. The Kansas City Chiefs may have a second chance at sneaking a player onto their practice squad after he was an important piece of the 90-man offseason roster during the last several months.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 11
Patrick Mahomes has 3 final words about his Week 1 availability

Patrick Mahomes has 3 final words about his Week 1 availability

It's been a while since we last saw Patrick Mahomes play for the Kansas City Chiefs. But after weeks of speculation, Mahomes ended all doubts with a clip on Instagram and a three-word caption: “See you Monday.”

Patrick Mahomes showing no fear as he prepares to return from ACL/LCL tear
Unbridled Patrick Mahomes shifts gears for Broncos test in MNF opener
Chiefs have an X-factor that's not Patrick Mahomes or Travis Kelce
The '6-Passing-TD NFL games' quiz
Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / September 11
Travis Kelce provides update on Cyrus Allen’s situation with Chiefs’ 'stacked wide receiver room'

Travis Kelce provides update on Cyrus Allen’s situation with Chiefs’ 'stacked wide receiver room'

Travis Kelce has given Cyrus Allen a strong vote of confidence ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs’ season opener. While talking about the team’s wide receivers on the latest episode of New Heights, Kelce praised Allen’s explosiveness and the way he runs his routes.

Rashee Rice News / TWSN / September 11
Rashee Rice’s Return Could Revive the Kansas City Chiefs’ Offense

Rashee Rice’s Return Could Revive the Kansas City Chiefs’ Offense

While Patrick Mahomes‘ recovery will be the storyline that commands most of the attention for the Kansas City Chiefs as they open the 2026 NFL season, the return of Rashee Rice will be just as important for the Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 11
Chiefs have an X-factor that's not Patrick Mahomes or Travis Kelce

Chiefs have an X-factor that's not Patrick Mahomes or Travis Kelce

Heading into the Kansas City Chiefs' new season, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are back. But the Chiefs have an X-factor on their coaching staff that may be overlooked amid the big names.

Patrick Mahomes showing no fear as he prepares to return from ACL/LCL tear
Andy Reid makes telling comments on Patrick Mahomes' status for Week 1
Chiefs likely to be without another veteran starter in season opener
The 'Most passing yards without a touchdown' quiz
Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 10
Patrick Mahomes showing no fear as he prepares to return from ACL/LCL tear

Patrick Mahomes showing no fear as he prepares to return from ACL/LCL tear

It would be understandable if Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes were anxious heading into Week 1, but it doesn't sound like that's the case.

Dan Orlovsky has 'significant concerns' about Patrick Mahomes ahead of return from injury
Chiefs likely to be without another veteran starter in season opener
NFL prime-time predictions: Rams begin Super Bowl hunt on right foot against 49ers in Melbourne
Two-minute drill: Super Bowl rematch, historic 49ers-Rams game highlight Week 1 NFL slate
The 'NFL season TD-pass leaders' quiz
Eric Bieniemy News / Field Level Media / September 9
Son of Chiefs OC competent to face shooting charges

Son of Chiefs OC competent to face shooting charges

The criminal case against the son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is moving forward after a psychological evaluation determined he is competent, his attorney said Wednesday.

Chamarri Conner News / Yardbarker / September 9
Chiefs likely to be without another veteran starter in season opener

Chiefs likely to be without another veteran starter in season opener

While Patrick Mahomes is expected to return, the Chiefs are running into injury issues at other positions ahead of the season opener.

Patrick Mahomes leads way-too-early poll for obvious award
Andy Reid trusts undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson to protect Patrick Mahomes from Broncos' elite pass rush
Before the rest of the NFL plays, these four teams get to answer some questions
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The '2022 NFL sack leaders' quiz
Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 8
Chiefs' Reid gives update regarding Simmons ahead of season opener

Chiefs HC Andy Reid gives update regarding key OL Josh Simmons ahead of season opener

The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for their season opener against the Denver Broncos on the big stage.

Chiefs' Andy Reid reveals Patrick Mahomes' status for Week 1
Chiefs make interesting tight end move with Travis Kelce's future in question
Chiefs have one obvious reason to think this season won't be like last
The '18-sack NFL seasons' quiz
Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 5
Chiefs have one obvious reason to think this season won't be like last

Chiefs have one obvious reason to think this season won't be like last

Last season wasn't the best for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chiefs are sending clear signs about Patrick Mahomes
Travis Kelce credits Patrick Mahomes for making major career decision
Chiefs' Xavier Worthy may have revealed Patrick Mahomes' Week 1 status
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