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Arrowhead Pride fantasy football takes on Patrick Mahomes
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All Arrowhead Pride insights about Patrick Mahomes
NegativeUsageJul 31, 2026
Patrick Mahomes threw multiple touchdown passes during practice, including a 40+ yard deep ball to Thornton on a go route where Mahomes jogged down to celebrate with him. He also threw a perfect pass to Cyrus Allen on a one-handed catch up the middle despite double coverage, and connected with Justin Fields on fade-ball dots between cornerbacks and safeties.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes continued to shake rust off on Day 2, looking to push the ball downfield more compared to Day 1. He connected with wide receiver Xavier Worthy on a blitz-beating deep play for a touchdown, though he also threw an interception to cornerback Nohl Williams on a back-side route and another interception off tight end Jared Wiley's drop.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
Patrick Mahomes showed no issues rolling to his right and scrambling during Day 2 practice; he connected on multiple completions including a deep touchdown to Xavier Worthy and a screen touchdown to Ken Walker, demonstrating vintage sidearm throws at the 2nd level.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Star QB adjusting to knee brace during early practices; said Friday he felt comfortable playing with a brace after using one at Texas Tech, but still needs time to acclimate to this particular support around his left knee; observed frequently adjusting and tugging at multiple straps during practice.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
Quarterback continued to shake rust off during Day 2 practice, looking to push the ball downfield more compared to Day 1. Mahomes connected with wide receiver Xavier Worthy on a blitz-beating deep play for a touchdown, demonstrating improved downfield chemistry.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
Scrambled and showed no issues rolling to his right; back out for 11-on-11 drills and connecting on multiple completions including deep touchdowns to Xavier Worthy and quick screens to Ken Walker.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Chiefs QB adjusting to knee brace during early practices; said Friday he felt comfortable playing with brace after using one during college at Texas Tech, but still needs time to acclimate to this particular support around left knee. Observed frequently adjusting bulky brace during practice—sometimes quick adjustments, other times multiple strap tugs.PositiveInjuryJul 29, 2026
Star quarterback returning from a major knee injury sustained in December. Head coach Andy Reid provided encouraging news on Mahomes' recovery status, stating: 'Pat did everything,' indicating the quarterback was cleared to participate fully in practice activities, a positive indicator of his rehabilitation progress.NegativeProjectionJul 29, 2026
Mahomes took 34 sacks through 14 games in the 2025 season, on pace for a career-high; he fell two short of the 36 sacks he took in 2024. Prior to 2024, his career high was 28 sacks in a season, and he averaged 24 sacks per season as a starter before 2024. The source notes the Chiefs need to reduce sack rate back toward that historical average, as drive-killing sacks damage offensive rhythm as much as turnovers.NegativeInjuryJul 28, 2026
Mahomes has already participated in practices, which disqualifies him from the PUP list; all indications suggest the Chiefs have been cautious with his rehab and cleared him for practice through proper channels. While avoiding the PUP list does not guarantee Week 1 availability, it would be a significant upset if he does not play. Expect minimal preseason action and gameplans that keep him in the pocket more than usual early in the season, with some unexpected rest days likely stacked with scheduled off days.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Chiefs QB working directly with WR Andrew Armstrong during extra practices before full squad reports to training camp, helping Armstrong build chemistry with the quarterback ahead of the regular season.NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026
The source projects that Mahomes will transition to a more pocket-based, play-action quarterback role this season. This shift stems from his ACL recovery and reduced scrambling ability. The offense is expected to go under center more frequently, which provides extra protection, unlocks easier blocking angles for the run game, and allows Mahomes to manipulate zone defenders from his eyes. The best-case scenario is that as the season progresses, Mahomes becomes more capable and willing to scramble and run again, potentially hitting a physical stride by the playoffs.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Mahomes tore his ACL against the Los Angeles Chargers during Week 15 of last season. Despite the severity of the injury, he has been a full participant in training camp only seven months post-injury, which the source notes is remarkable. However, Mahomes will need to materially alter his playing style, primarily by running and scrambling significantly less this season to account for the injury recovery.PositiveRoleJul 26, 2026
Starting quarterback fully cleared for training camp and showing no issues in practice. Demonstrated movement out of under-center looks, throwing on the run, and precision in 7-on-7 drills; completed five of five throws in one Sunday period including a deep route to undrafted receiver Omari Evans. Made multiple touchdown-worthy throws including a no-look pass to Andrew Armstrong in the end zone on a slant route between two zone coverages and a back pylon throw to Jimmy Holiday for a touchdown.PositiveInjuryJul 25, 2026
Mahomes is recovering from a torn ACL and has been cleared to practice and participate fully in all camp periods; Andy Reid stated 'Pat's doing great with his' recovery and confirmed he has clearance to practice with day-by-day monitoring from coaches, trainers, and doctors.PositiveInjuryJul 25, 2026
Patrick Mahomes, who suffered multiple torn knee ligaments in December, has been cleared to practice ahead of the 2026 season. Reid emphasized the benefit of the early rookie camp phase for Mahomes' recovery, noting the gradual ramp-up period allows the Chiefs to assess his status while managing his workload carefully before the full squad reports.NegativeInjuryJul 24, 2026
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL late last season; recovery reports have been positive and the team is hopeful he will be cleared for training camp. However, there is a meaningful difference between being on the field and looking completely healthy, similar to Daniel Jones's situation. The Chiefs' 2025 season was rough and the team's bounce-back in 2026 depends entirely on Mahomes returning to MVP-level performance.NegativeProjectionJul 24, 2026
The source acknowledges Mahomes as unquestionably one of the two best quarterbacks in the NFL with a projection of 11-12 wins this season, but frames this within broader skepticism about the Chiefs' ability to replace defensive losses (Jaylen Watson, Trent McDuffie) and offensive line durability; the source Frank Schwab notes Mahomes' injury has become a non-story through the offseason but may become an ongoing issue, and emphasizes there is no other bankable player in the Chiefs' offense aside from Mahomes.PositiveInjuryJul 24, 2026
Mahomes is a full participant in training camp following his torn ACL and LCL injury, targeting a Week 1 start vs Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football (September 14th). Coach Andy Reid confirmed he's been given medical clearance and doesn't expect camp to be much different for him. Mahomes stated he feels comfortable running the offense and plans to do everything he did before the injury. He expressed confidence in his physical recovery, noting he feels stronger than ever from a strength and lifting perspective after rehabilitation, and emphasized the focus now is translating offseason gym strength to on-field quarterback play—specifically improving pocket navigation, running the offense better, and getting the ball out faster to let teammates make plays. He will wear a protective brace during training camp and regular season, similar to what he wore in college, with no current plan to remove it. Mahomes acknowledged the injury recovery is a long process he'll likely manage for the rest of his career, but emphasized he won't accept any limited version of himself and plans to perform at his highest level. He also reflected that he wasn't playing his best football before the injury and believes the recovery process has helped him focus on improvement areas.NegativeInjuryJul 23, 2026
Mahomes is coming off injury and may not be able to play at 100% health in 2026. Andrew Hawkins stated that Mahomes is 'a little older' and 'obviously coming off injury,' and questioned whether he can maintain his elite style of play. Hawkins concluded the Chiefs 'can't afford a diet version of Patrick Mahomes and still expect to be as good as they've been in his career,' suggesting the team's offensive identity and supporting cast are insufficient to compensate for any decline in Mahomes' performance.PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026
Mahomes has never ranked this low heading into a fantasy season, with ESPN ranking him 13th among QBs, Yahoo! 15th, and Sleeper ADP 12th (103rd overall consensus ADP). The source attributes the decline to injury concerns and the nature of the quarterback position in fantasy drafts, noting he may fall past the ninth round despite his historical elite status.PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026
Mahomes has never ranked this low headed into a fantasy season (ESPN 13th among QBs, Yahoo 15th, Sleeper 12th), earning the decline after finishing the last few years in this realm. With the torn ACL and LCL injury in mind, and the nature of the quarterback position in a fantasy draft, Mahomes may fall past the ninth round, where he sits as the 103rd-ranked player by consensus ADP.PositiveInjuryJul 22, 2026
Mahomes was held out of 11-on-11 team periods during OTA and mini-camp practices but is expected to be fully cleared this week ahead of training camp, per sources within the Chiefs organization cited by Albert Breer. The staggered report dates should allow Mahomes a few days to practice with a partial roster before full practices begin on the 29th, giving the team time to manage his return carefully and ensure he is at his best from September through February rather than just ready for Week 1.