Patrick Mahomes dropped a bomb about his health, straight up saying his torn ACL and LCL are now “the least of my worries right now.” After tearing both ligaments in December, he looked absolutely electric on Monday night, picking his way through the defense for a 15-yard touchdown to open the scoring. It totally screamed “I’m back,” making everyone think the Mahomes we know and love was fully unleashed. But hold up, there’s a flip side to that coin that should have Chiefs fans sweating.
The Leg Looks Good, But What About the Rest?
Let’s be clear: seeing Mahomes healthy and making those plays again is incredible. The guy tore his ACL and LCL in December, and he’s already out there scrambling for scores. When he told reporters on Wednesday, “Yeah, I feel normal,” you could almost hear the collective sigh of relief from Kansas City. He even called his recovery a “blessing and curse,” saying that because he hadn’t played football in so long, “You get sore everywhere else… So, the leg is like the least of my worries right now.” That’s classic Mahomes, right? Tough as nails, focused on the next play, and just excited “to be out there and playing.” He capped it off by saying, “I was able to go out there and play, and I feel good today. So, now it’s about getting in the ice bath or whatever it takes to be ready for this Sunday night game.” It sounds like the physical recovery is a total triumph, and he’s ready to grind.
The Real Problem: The Passing Game Is Lagging
So if the leg is fine, what’s got me raising an eyebrow? It’s the *other* part of his game, the one that used to be automatic, that looks a little rusty. The source says it plain: “there are improvements to be made in the club’s passing game.” When you look at the stats from Monday night, you see why. Mahomes finished a surprisingly low 15-of-27 for just 184 yards. Yeah, he threw two touchdowns, which is good, but he also tossed an interception. For a guy who usually carves up defenses with surgical precision, those numbers are, well, *not* normal. It means while his legs might be 100%, his timing, his accuracy, or maybe even his connection with his receivers isn’t quite there yet. This is the first week of the season, and he got through it healthy, which is paramount. But if the physical health is no longer the worry, then the on-field execution, especially through the air, absolutely has to step up.
Next up, the Chiefs take on the Colts at home on Sunday night. This isn’t just another game; it’s a huge opportunity for Mahomes to prove that his passing game can catch up to his miraculously recovered leg. Everyone will be watching to see if he can clean up those passing numbers and silence the whispers. He’s healthy, now it’s time for him to be *him*.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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