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Mahomes expected to play Week 1; confident in readiness despite injury.

It would be an upset at this point if Mahomes does not play Week 1 against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. Mahomes himself declared confidence in his readiness: "I'll be ready to play. I know that." He is preparing as if he will play in the preseason and regular season, though head coach Andy Reid has implied uncertainty about preseason participation. Mahomes is balancing the need to protect his knee while competing at his aggressive, high-risk style that made him the league's most recognizable player.

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