Chiefs beat Broncos 31-10 as Mahomes returns from ACL tear
Patrick Mahomes throws two touchdowns on his return from a torn ACL while Kenneth Walker III rushes for 173 yards in Kansas City's season-opening victory over Denver.
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| now | 4% |
| 17 Sept, 10:23 UTC | 4% |
| 17 Sept, 08:44 UTC | 4% |
| 17 Sept, 07:16 UTC | 4% |
| 17 Sept, 03:24 UTC | 4% |
| 17 Sept, 02:52 UTC | 5% |
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| 17 Sept, 01:49 UTC | 5% |
| 17 Sept, 01:27 UTC | 5% |
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| 17 Sept, 00:18 UTC | 5% |
| 16 Sept, 23:56 UTC | 5% |
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| 16 Sept, 20:57 UTC | 4% |
| 16 Sept, 12:48 UTC | 5% |
| 16 Sept, 12:25 UTC | 4% |
| 16 Sept, 11:33 UTC | 4% |
| 16 Sept, 11:26 UTC | 5% |
| 16 Sept, 09:33 UTC | 4% |
| 16 Sept, 04:50 UTC | 4% |
| 15 Sept, 18:29 UTC | 4% |
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| 15 Sept, 14:25 UTC | 4% |
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| 15 Sept, 11:47 UTC | 4% |
| 15 Sept, 11:23 UTC | 4% |
| 14 Sept, 19:54 UTC | 4% |
| 14 Sept, 18:54 UTC | 5% |
| 14 Sept, 17:29 UTC | 5% |
| 14 Sept, 16:51 UTC | 5% |
| 14 Sept, 11:44 UTC | 4% |
| 13 Sept, 11:44 UTC | 6% |
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The story so far
7 publishers have covered this in 32 articles since 8 Sept 2026. feeds.bleacherreport.com published first, on 8 September at 17:11 UTC; SI Feed followed 8h 28m later. The most recent article, from feeds.bleacherreport.com, appeared on 15 September at 12:11 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: www.espn.com (major outlet), The Guardian Sport (major outlet), feeds.bleacherreport.com, SI Feed, Times of India, CBS Sports Headlines, SkySports.
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- Will Patrick Mahomes win the 2026 NFL MVP? — the market puts it at 4%, with $1k traded in the last 24 hours, closing 15 Feb 2027.
- Will the Kansas City Chiefs win the 2027 NFL league championship? — the market puts it at 8%, with $16k traded in the last 24 hours, closing 31 Mar 2027.
- Will Denver Broncos win the 2027 NFL AFC Championship? — the market puts it at 8%, closing 25 Jan 2027.
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How it unfolded
Every source in the order it published, with the odds on Will Patrick Mahomes win the 2026 NFL MVP? at that moment. A dash means the source published before we started tracking prices.
- feeds.bleacherreport.comPatrick Mahomes Injury Update Provided by Andy Reid, Latest on Chiefs QB's Status for NFL Week 1—
- SI FeedPatrick Mahomes Rallies Around Chiefs Analyst Facing Heartbreaking Family Tragedy—
- SI FeedChiefs Injury Report: Status of Josh Simmons, Patrick Mahomes, Chamarri Conner vs. Broncos—
- feeds.bleacherreport.comPatrick Mahomes Will Return from Injury for Chiefs' Week 1 Game vs. Broncos, Wear Knee Brace—
- SI FeedChiefs' Patrick Mahomes Maintaining Relentless Mindset for Week 1 Return: 'Be Yourself'—
- www.espn.comMahomes says he'll play without limitations in Chiefs' opener—
- feeds.bleacherreport.comChiefs' Patrick Mahomes Drops Hype Video Ahead of Return from Knee Injury, 'See Ya Monday'—
- Times of IndiaPatrick Mahomes injury: Why is the Chiefs star frustrated by knee doubts?—
- Times of IndiaPatrick Mahomes’ bold message: What did he say to hype Brittany Mahomes?—
- SI FeedChiefs OC Eric Bieniemy Previews Denver Matchup in His Return to Kansas City—
Show 22 later sources
- www.espn.comChiefs set to use undrafted rookie at LT as Simmons ruled out—
- feeds.bleacherreport.comPatrick Mahomes Gives Surprising Quote on Injury Return After Knee Surgery Before Chiefs vs. Broncos6%
- feeds.bleacherreport.com10 Most Memorable Injury Comebacks in Recent Sports History6%
- SI FeedPatrick Mahomes Is Returning From a Torn ACL. How Have Other QBs Fared After the Injury?6%
- CBS Sports HeadlinesChiefs vs. Broncos: Division rivals Patrick Mahomes, Bo Nix make their return in Monday night matchup6%
- feeds.bleacherreport.com'Whatever It Takes,' Patrick Mahomes' Return from Injury Detailed Before Chiefs' Opener vs. Broncos4%▼1 points since the previous source
- CBS Sports HeadlinesNFL Week 1 Chiefs vs. Broncos picks, best bets: Why Broncos cover as Patrick Mahomes returns from injury4%
- feeds.bleacherreport.comPatrick Mahomes Reacts to His Kids' Heartwarming Message on Video Ahead of Chiefs QB's Injury Return4%
- SkySports'Best in the league' Mahomes returns to lead Chiefs fightback4%
- SI FeedBroncos vs. Chiefs: Three Bold Predictions for Patrick Mahomes’s Return From Knee Injury4%
- SI FeedBrittany Mahomes Sends Fired-Up Message Ahead of Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs Return4%
- CBS Sports HeadlinesNFL Week 1 Chiefs vs. Broncos picks, best bets: Why Denver will cover as Patrick Mahomes returns from injury4%
- SI FeedPatrick Mahomes’s New Teammates Were the Real Story of His Return to the Field4%
- The Guardian SportPatrick Mahomes triumphant on NFL return as Chiefs beat up misfiring Broncos4%
- feeds.bleacherreport.comPatrick Mahomes Talks 1st Game Back After Injury Rehab, Chiefs' Dominant Win vs. Broncos4%
- SI FeedPatrick Mahomes Critical of Performance in Return From ACL Tear: 'I've Got to Be Better'4%
- SkySportsMahomes makes winning return as Chiefs storm past Broncos4%
- www.espn.comWalker stars in Chiefs debut while scrambling Mahomes shows work 'paid off'4%
- SkySportsMahomes back in business as Chiefs brush past Broncos4%
- SkySports'Slot's Liverpool were partying!' Mahomes proves why he is a champion4%
- CBS Sports HeadlinesChiefs vs. Broncos overreactions: Should Sean Payton reclaim play-calling duties? Patrick Mahomes fully back?4%
- feeds.bleacherreport.comPatrick Mahomes Reacts to Video of Bettors Hitting 1st TD Scorer Bet on Chiefs QB's Run vs. Broncos4%
- Current odds4%
Sources
Every article we clustered into this story. Headlines link to the publisher.
- Walker stars in Chiefs debut while scrambling Mahomes shows work 'paid off' www.espn.com ·
- Patrick Mahomes triumphant on NFL return as Chiefs beat up misfiring Broncos The Guardian Sport ·
- Chiefs set to use undrafted rookie at LT as Simmons ruled out www.espn.com ·
- Mahomes says he'll play without limitations in Chiefs' opener www.espn.com ·
- Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Video of Bettors Hitting 1st TD Scorer Bet on Chiefs QB's Run vs. Broncos feeds.bleacherreport.com
- Chiefs vs. Broncos overreactions: Should Sean Payton reclaim play-calling duties? Patrick Mahomes fully back? CBS Sports Headlines
Show 26 more sources
- 'Slot's Liverpool were partying!' Mahomes proves why he is a champion SkySports
- Mahomes back in business as Chiefs brush past Broncos SkySports
- Mahomes makes winning return as Chiefs storm past Broncos SkySports
- Patrick Mahomes Critical of Performance in Return From ACL Tear: 'I've Got to Be Better' SI Feed
- Patrick Mahomes Talks 1st Game Back After Injury Rehab, Chiefs' Dominant Win vs. Broncos feeds.bleacherreport.com
- Patrick Mahomes’s New Teammates Were the Real Story of His Return to the Field SI Feed
- NFL Week 1 Chiefs vs. Broncos picks, best bets: Why Denver will cover as Patrick Mahomes returns from injury CBS Sports Headlines
- Brittany Mahomes Sends Fired-Up Message Ahead of Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs Return SI Feed
- Broncos vs. Chiefs: Three Bold Predictions for Patrick Mahomes’s Return From Knee Injury SI Feed
- 'Best in the league' Mahomes returns to lead Chiefs fightback SkySports
- Patrick Mahomes Reacts to His Kids' Heartwarming Message on Video Ahead of Chiefs QB's Injury Return feeds.bleacherreport.com
- NFL Week 1 Chiefs vs. Broncos picks, best bets: Why Broncos cover as Patrick Mahomes returns from injury CBS Sports Headlines
- 'Whatever It Takes,' Patrick Mahomes' Return from Injury Detailed Before Chiefs' Opener vs. Broncos feeds.bleacherreport.com
- Chiefs vs. Broncos: Division rivals Patrick Mahomes, Bo Nix make their return in Monday night matchup CBS Sports Headlines
- Patrick Mahomes Is Returning From a Torn ACL. How Have Other QBs Fared After the Injury? SI Feed
- 10 Most Memorable Injury Comebacks in Recent Sports History feeds.bleacherreport.com
- Patrick Mahomes Gives Surprising Quote on Injury Return After Knee Surgery Before Chiefs vs. Broncos feeds.bleacherreport.com
- Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy Previews Denver Matchup in His Return to Kansas City SI Feed
- Patrick Mahomes’ bold message: What did he say to hype Brittany Mahomes? Times of India
- Patrick Mahomes injury: Why is the Chiefs star frustrated by knee doubts? Times of India
- Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Drops Hype Video Ahead of Return from Knee Injury, 'See Ya Monday' feeds.bleacherreport.com
- Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Maintaining Relentless Mindset for Week 1 Return: 'Be Yourself' SI Feed
- Patrick Mahomes Will Return from Injury for Chiefs' Week 1 Game vs. Broncos, Wear Knee Brace feeds.bleacherreport.com
- Chiefs Injury Report: Status of Josh Simmons, Patrick Mahomes, Chamarri Conner vs. Broncos SI Feed
- Patrick Mahomes Rallies Around Chiefs Analyst Facing Heartbreaking Family Tragedy SI Feed
- Patrick Mahomes Injury Update Provided by Andy Reid, Latest on Chiefs QB's Status for NFL Week 1 feeds.bleacherreport.com
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