Mahomes Ready, Line in Question | NFL News

Patrick Mahomes is poised to return for the Chiefs’ season opener against the Broncos, looking sharp in practice and nearly back to his pre-injury self after nine months of recovery — with coach Andy Reid giving strong confidence he’ll start. But while Mahomes’ comeback is a major win, the offensive line faces a looming crisis: left tackle Josh Simmons is sidelined with a back injury, likely forcing undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson into his NFL debut at a critical blind-side position. With the Broncos’ pass rush ranked No. 1 last year, this could be a make-or-break moment for the Chiefs’ offense — even as they remain slight favorites at home. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3ec777e746a2af54