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Patrick Mahomes' return from last December's season-ending knee injury

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Mahomes returned from knee injury in Chiefs' Monday night win vs. Denver.

Mahomes returned from a season-ending knee injury suffered in December to lead the Chiefs to a Monday Night Football victory over Denver. Though the source notes that Kenneth Walker III took control of the game, Mahomes' return itself was a positive development for Kansas City's offensive outlook.

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Ranked low due to passing volume and offensive line concerns

Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

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Mahomes' injury recovery is LeBron-esque.

NBC Sports Rotoworld

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Mahomes holds steady in rankings; potential movement coming soon

ESPN Fantasy Football

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Mahomes' Week 1 form with run game support signals playoff readiness.

Yahoo Sports NFL

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Mahomes' mobility and improved run game suggest Chiefs playoff contention ahead.

Windy City Gridiron

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

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