​At this point, it would be shocking if the face of the league is not under center when the Kansas City Chiefs host the season premiere of Monday Night Football against the Denver Broncos on September 14.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAfter participating throughout the offseason program following his late-season ACL tear, we will presumably see Mahomes ramp up his action early in camp after an additional two months of rehab.In an appearance on Wednesday’s edition of “Yahoo Sports Daily,” Mahomes discussed the rehab process that he believes will have him ready to start the season. As with his previous media comments this offseason, however, the quarterback acknowledged that the decision is not his alone.Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes eyeing Week 1 return vs. Broncos: ‘I don’t want to miss that game’ | Yahoo SportsAppearing on Wednesday’s edition of Yahoo Sports Daily, Mahomes told Caroline Fenton that he’s going to give himself every chance to start the season on time.“That’s my goal,” Mahomes said. “I’ve said that since the beginning is being ready to go Week 1. I can’t predict the future and I know that it’s a long process. It’s not just my decision, but at the same time I’m going to give the doctors and the coaches every single opportunity I can to let me be out there Week 1.Were the Chiefs cursed in 2025? How their luck could change — and where it might not | The AthleticStatement: The Chiefs should improve in clutch moments next season.Verdict: Absolutely true.We spent a lot of time last season discussing how the Chiefs trended toward being one of the most unclutch teams ever.It all led to the most confounding part of 2025’s collapse: a year after the Chiefs rode a 12-0 one-score record to a Super Bowl appearance, they finished 1-9 in one-score scenarios last season.That latter mark was historic. The Chiefs became just the second NFL team since 2000, per TruMedia, to have 10 one-score games and go 1-9 or worse.Emari Demercado may be one of the Kansas City Chiefs’ biggest mysteries heading into 2026 NFL training camp | A to Z SportsDemercado’s career numbers paint a fascinating picture. Over three seasons with the Cardinals, he averaged 6.5 yards per carry, the top mark in the Super Bowl era among players with at least 100 carries. Demercado led the entire NFL in 2025 with 5.52 yards after contact per attempt and 7.1 yards per carry.The unique situation with Demercado is that he is 27 years old, yet he has never had more than 79 touches in a single NFL season.Chiefs Signing New Talent for Inaugural Creator Team | The MothershipThe Kansas City Chiefs announced the launch of “Kingdom Creators,” the club’s inaugural creator program designed to bring together a diverse network of creators, storytellers, and personalities who share a passion for Chiefs Kingdom and can authentically connect with fans through their own unique communities and platforms. Applications for the program are now open.L