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NFL fans seem unimpressed with Patrick Mahomes’ feat 100 days after tearing his ACL

Originally posted on HITC | By Aikansh Chaudhary | Last updated Mar 26, 2026 9:11 AM ET

Patrick Mahomes has stunned the NFL world by returning to throwing drills just around 100 days after tearing his ACL, but not everyone is impressed.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was seen moving comfortably and throwing the football in a recent clip, sparking debate about both his recovery and the reaction to it.

While the moment was framed as remarkable, the response has been far from unanimous.

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Patrick Mahomes returns to throwing just 100 days after ACL tear

The NFL shared the clip showing Mahomes back on the field and throwing passes during recovery.

“More proof that Mahomes is superhuman,” the tweet read.

The moment carries weight because ACL injuries typically require long recovery timelines, often stretching well beyond this stage before full football activity resumes.

Mahomes’ ability to move and throw so soon highlights both modern rehab progress and his own physical resilience.

NFL fans unimpressed despite Patrick Mahomes’ recovery progress

The reaction online quickly shifted from praise to skepticism, with many fans downplaying the significance of the clip.

Some pointed out, “What did he do? Throw the ball?” while another added, “My 9-year-old son just did this same thing in the back yard.”

Others questioned the attention around it, saying, “The league is glazing a non-playoff QB. The NFL season is closer than we realize.”

The tone continued with remarks like “Just throwing a ball.” and “Half of guys could do this what? He’s throwing a football and walking backwards a little bit.”

The split reaction shows how even impressive recovery timelines can be interpreted differently depending on expectations and context.

This article first appeared on HITC and was syndicated with permission.

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