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PodcastFantasy Price Check - 4 Must-Draft Quarterbacks Outside the Elite Tier | 2026 F...Captured August 1, 2026

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He tours ACL at the end of 2025... I expect him to be out there. Week 1 versus your Denver Broncos... He's been throwing at the OTAs all in the offseason.

Mentioned at 3:21 – 4:00

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NeutralInjury

Mahomes tore ACL late 2025, expected back Week 1 with OTA activity ongoing.

Tore his ACL at the end of 2025; the source expects him to return Week 1 against Denver, citing his mentality and recovery trajectory similar to Joe Burrow and Tom Brady, noting he's been throwing at OTAs during the offseason.

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Patrick MahomesNeutralInjury

Mahomes was 275 days post-ACL/LCL tear, working back to full speed.

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Patrick MahomesNegativeMatchup

Hobbled Mahomes rushed for 23 yards and a TD; Denver's run defense allowed even QB rushing TDs.

Mile High Report

Patrick MahomesPositiveNews

KC ran more straight up POWER than I remember seeing from a NFL team in a long time [Quoted](

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Patrick MahomesNeutralUsage

Mahomes executes trick play TD pass; hints at more Fields packages ahead.

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Patrick MahomesNegativeUsage

Mahomes' 27 attempts (fewest since 2023) signal Chiefs' run-heavy approach limiting upside.

RotoWire NFL Articles

Patrick MahomesNegativeProjection

Ranked low due to passing volume and offensive line concerns

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