Patrick Mahomes was listed on the Kansas City Chiefs' initial injury report heading into the team's Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on 'Monday Night Football.'
Will Mahomes be able to suit up for Kansas City's home opener against Denver on September 14?
Here's the latest update on Mahomes' status before the Chiefs' rivalry tilt with the Broncos in Week 1:
Patrick Mahomes injury update
According to the Chiefs' official injury report for Week 1, Mahomes was a full participant in practice on September 10. The two-time MVP is still said to be dealing with a knee injury, but it didn't affect his ability to run drills with his teammates in preparation for Kansas City's matchup against Denver.
Here's Thursday's injury report for the Chiefs and Broncos.
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How long will Patrick Mahomes be out?
Mahomes isn't expected to miss any time due to his knee injury, though any unforeseen setback in the next few days could potentially delay his return to the field.
Chiefs QB depth chart
If Mahomes is sidelined for any reason in Week 1, the Chiefs will give veteran quarterback Justin Fields the reins under center against the Broncos.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Will Patrick Mahomes play vs. Broncos? Injury update for Chiefs QB
