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Mahomes likely Week 1 starter pending full knee recovery.

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Mahomes is the expected Week 1 starter for the Chiefs, the only way he doesn't start is if his knee is not fully recovered from the ACL and LCL tears sustained in December. Early returns from training camp show he may be ready.

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The only way the Chiefs' superstar two-time MVP doesn't start in Week 1 is if his knee is not fully recovered from the ACL and LCL tears sustained in December. Early returns from training camp show he may be ready.
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Mahomes is the expected Week 1 starter for the Chiefs, the only way he doesn't start is if his knee is not fully recovered from the ACL and LCL tears sustained in December. Early returns from training camp show he may be ready.
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