What happened: Patrick Mahomes previously received clearance to practice in July. Ahead of the opener, he said: “I’m a competitor. I signed up for this, and I’m going to go out and play football.”
Why it matters: The scheduled start meets the Week 1 return target Mahomes set during rehabilitation. [NFL.com](https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-rehabilitation-going-great-goal-remains-to-return-week-1-and-have-no-restrictions)
By the numbers: His scheduled return comes nine months after tearing his ACL and LCL.
What to watch: Watch his movement and workload as he returns to regular-season action.