Expect a less mobile Mahomes early on, but passing production should remain stable.
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Mahomes is expected to play Week 1, but Chona warns of a dip in rushing efficiency and attempts for roughly 12 months post-ACL surgery (mid-December). Mahomes has indicated a desire to scramble less, suggesting a more pocket-oriented, albeit still effective, passing season.
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The data on this for quarterbacks coming off an ACL suggests pretty strongly that we should expect a dip in both rushing attempts and rushing output or efficiency.
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- Mahomes is expected to play Week 1, but Chona warns of a dip in rushing efficiency and attempts for roughly 12 months post-ACL surgery (mid-December). Mahomes has indicated a desire to scramble less, suggesting a more pocket-oriented, albeit still effective, passing season.
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- STACKED tags this as a neutral fantasy football signal for Patrick Mahomes (QB KC). Expect a less mobile Mahomes early on, but passing production should remain stable.
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