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By Matt Audilet
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Patrick Mahomes missed the final three games of the 2025 NFL season after suffering a torn ACL in a Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Dec. 14.
But as the Chiefs gear up for the start of their 2026 regular-season campaign, it appears the superstar quarterback is progressing well in his recovery process.
During a recent interview with GQ, Mahomes provided an encouraging update regarding his progress.
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“It’s going good. I’m almost seven months out now. It’s a lot of work, but I’ve gotten used to it now," Mahomes said. "Now it’s just being consistent and doing it every day. And it helps having people that I like who are pushing me to do that. My trainers in the facility, outside of the facility, and then my family supporting me. I’m trying to be ready to go with one, so I can stay on top of it.”
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Mahomes failed to live up to his sky-high standards before tearing his ACL in Week 15. Through 14 games, he completed 62.7% of his pass attempts for 3,587 yards, 22 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. The Chiefs finished the season with a 6-11 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
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The Chiefs hope to bounce back in 2026. Mahomes could be back on the field as early as Week 1, which features a primetime Monday Night Football matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 14.
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