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ArticlePatrick Mahomes says he feels 'great,' still hoping to play in Week 1
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If Mahomes is unable to go in Week 1, the Chiefs would likely turn to offseason acquisition Justin Fields for that game. That would represent a pretty steep downgrade for Kansas City to kick off the 2026 regular season.
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Fields would start Week 1 if Mahomes unavailable; described as steep downgrade for Chiefs.

Justin Fields was acquired by the Chiefs in the offseason as a backup option. If Mahomes is unable to be cleared for Week 1, Fields would start against Denver in the season opener. The source characterizes this scenario as "a pretty steep downgrade for Kansas City to kick off the 2026 regular season," indicating Fields is viewed as a significant step down from Mahomes in terms of fantasy and team performance value.

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