Patrick Mahomes is expected to start for the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football, according to head coach Andy Reid. Reid told reporters that Mahomes will "most likely" start the season opener, per multiple outlets. The quarterback has recovered sufficiently from a torn ACL he suffered in December, and Reid said Mahomes has "looked normal in practice."

However, the Chiefs will likely be without left tackle Josh Simmons in the opener. Simmons is "trending toward missing" Monday's game, per CBS Sports. Reid expressed confidence in undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson to protect Mahomes in the interim.