Huddle Up: Mahomes is expected to practice during training camp and is on track to play in Week 1 as long as there are no setbacks. He has seen a drop in his stats over the last few years but can still be a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: With Mahomes getting clearance to practice in late July, he can start to be targeted, with some caution, in drafts. It seems he will be poised to start the season for the Chiefs, barring any setbacks in camp.

Huddle Up: Mahomes' timeline will have more of a solid shape to it once we get closer to the season. Fantasy players can draft Mahomes late in drafts while he remains a value, but will need a backup plan in case he misses time at the start of the season.

Huddle Up: Mahomes is recovering from a torn left ACL sustained in a December 2025 game against the Los Angeles Chargers and appears to be trending towards being able to play in the team's season opener versus the Denver Broncos on Sept. 14. However, the Chiefs could bring him along slowly as they look to establish the run more, following the team's offseason signing of former Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III. Mahomes is still worthy of consideration as a starting option in two-quarterback fantasy leagues or deeper one-quarterback leagues, but should not be selected as soon as he was in previous years' drafts unless we have a concrete timeline for his return.

Huddle Up: Although the Chiefs are at least open to the idea of Mahomes playing in the season opener, he still isn't a lock to be under center in Week 1. Even if he is ready, it is unreasonable to expect Mahomes to be in top form so soon after knee surgery. Regardless of his health status, Mahomes is best viewed as a a high-upside QB2.

Huddle Up: Mahomes is recovering from a serious injury, so fantasy players will need to see if he will be ready for Week 1. He has seen a drop in his numbers recently but can still be considered a low-end No. 1 quarterback in most fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Mahomes is recovering from a torn left anterior cruciate ligament sustained in a December 2025 game against the Los Angeles Chargers and appears to be trending towards being able to play in the team's season opener versus the Denver Broncos Sept. 14. However, the Chiefs could bring him along slowly as they look to establish the run more, following the team's offseason signing of former Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker. Mahomes is still worthy of consideration as a starting option in two-quarterback fantasy leagues or deeper one-quarterback leagues but should not be selected as soon as he was in previous years' drafts.

Huddle Up: Mahomes is trending toward being ready to start the season with the Chiefs, but that doesn't mean fantasy players should be clamoring over him. The team is looking to establish the run more, and he is likely going to be brought along slowly. He is worth a target in two QB leagues, or in deeper leagues as a starter. Otherwise, this may be the one year to avoid him until very late in drafts.

Huddle Up: Mahomes reposted the video with a clock emoji, wearing a large brace on his left leg. He is less than 5 1/2 months out after suffering a torn ACL on December 14, 2025 against the Chargers and should be considered questionable for the 2026 opener.

Huddle Up: Fantasy managers, especially in keeper leagues, wouldn't mind seeing him take it easy and not push it early in the offseason. He is aiming for Week 1, but that remains to be seen if he can make such a miraculous recovery after a late-season torn ACL and LCL in his left knee. Mahomes is worth drafting in the middle rounds, but be sure to have alternates at the ready in case he isn't available in the regular-season opener.