Patrick Mahomes didn’t just score a touchdown in the Kansas City Chiefs’ season opener on Monday, Sept. 14, he ran it in for the first time in nine brutal months. This wasn’t just any six points either. It was the Chiefs’ first score of the season against the Denver Broncos, and it marked a monumental return after he tore both the ACL and LCL in his left knee back in December 2025. That injury sidelined him for the entire end of the last season, so seeing him back in the end zone after such a long haul? You know Chiefs Nation was absolutely losing it.
The Comeback Story That Felt Impossible
Let’s be real, tearing both the ACL and LCL is no joke. That’s a brutal injury that can end careers, let alone sideline a player for nearly a year. Mahomes, who just turned 30, spent his entire offseason rehabbing. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said the guy “spent his offseason here” in Kansas City, grinding it out “seven hours a day.” Can you even imagine that kind of dedication? Missing the final weeks of the 2025-26 season had to sting, but that relentless work behind the scenes clearly paid off big time. When he ran that ball into the end zone in the first quarter, it wasn’t just a touchdown; it was a testament to that grueling, everyday commitment. You could feel the weight of those nine months just lift right off the stadium.
Brittany Mahomes’ Pure Joy Says It All
Nobody was more stoked for that touchdown than Brittany Mahomes. She was right there at Arrowhead Stadium, and her reaction was everything. She immediately jumped on Instagram Stories, filming the electric crowd and yelling, “HESSSSSS BACKKKKKKKKKK!” in her post. You just know that’s the raw, unfiltered excitement every fan felt watching him cross that line. She even reposted a bunch of the Chiefs’ graphics celebrating the score. Before kickoff, she shared a sweet moment with Patrick on the sidelines, a kiss that SportsCenter captioned “Family first,” and her comment on the post, “My baby ❤️,” shows just how much this return means to them. Hours earlier, she was already hyped for the new season, writing “I’m so ready for this! 😎🗣️💯🔥” on her Instagram. That kind of support and shared emotion? It just amplifies how massive this moment truly was for the entire team and fan base.
What a way to kick off the season. After an injury like that, every single play is going to be under the microscope. This touchdown isn’t just a highlight; it’s a huge statement that Mahomes is back, ready to roll, and that the Chiefs are officially in business. The focus now is whether he can maintain this level and stay healthy for the long haul. This season opener just set the bar high, and fans are definitely looking forward to seeing what else he has in store.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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