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The Chiefs carry the ninth-lowest team total for Week 1 at 21.25 points in Freedman's model, facing one of the league's most dominant defenses. In 2025, offenses averaged 25.6 fewer yards and 0.4 fewer TDs against the Broncos. With Mahomes coming off ACL surgery, he might not have the same mobility, which could be problematic against a rabid pass rush that led the NFL with four sacks per game in 2025.
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Mahomes is a QB20 downgrade in Week 1 due to Broncos defense and post-ACL concerns.

Mahomes is a mid-range QB2 in Week 1 and should be benched in most formats outside of Superflex. The Chiefs carry the ninth-lowest team total at 21.25 points against the Broncos, one of the league's most dominant defenses. In 2025, offenses averaged 25.6 fewer yards and 0.4 fewer TDs against Denver. Coming off ACL surgery, Mahomes may lack mobility against a pass rush that led the NFL with four sacks per game in 2025. The Chiefs receiving corps has massive question marks beyond Rashee Rice, with aging Travis Kelce and unproven Xavier Worthy. The source ranks Mahomes QB20 and would start Goff, Murray, Dart, Purdy, and Nix comfortably over him.

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