Kansas City Chiefs 2026 season preview guide: Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce seek another Super Bown run

How soon can Patrick Mahomes be Patrick Mahomes? That’s the big question for the Chiefs, as their three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback is coming off a torn ACL that ended his 2025 season. For the first time since Mahomes became the starter, Kansas City is coming off a season in which it didn’t reach at least the AFC title game. The season kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, with the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks in a Super Bowl LX rematch. Live coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. And visit NBC Sports for full NFL coverage.