From the episode

eight to 12 months from December, there's, there's a possibility he could be, uh, just based on what we know physiologically and the time it takes for ACL reconstruction to, to happen.

STACKED’s take

Positive signalProjection

Based on 8-12 month ACL recovery timeline from December injury, Mahomes could theoretically be available by week 4, though the analyst emphasizes the distinction between being healed and being football-ready.

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