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Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees Makes Bold Patrick Mahomes Prediction

Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees Makes Bold Patrick Mahomes Prediction

Summary

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is recovering from a serious ACL injury and may be ready to play in the season opener against the Denver Broncos. Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees predicts Mahomes will return to form and perform as well as before his injury.

Key Facts

  • Mahomes injured his ACL in Week 15 of last season.
  • He has been recovering and hopes to play in the first game of the new season, about nine months after surgery.
  • Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Mahomes is doing well but did not confirm if he will play yet.
  • Drew Brees believes Mahomes is physically recovered and confident he will overcome mental challenges to play well.
  • Mahomes was 3,587 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions before his injury last year.
  • The Chiefs changed their offensive coordinator from Matt Nagy to Eric Bieniemy, who coached Mahomes during his earlier successful years.
  • Some analysts are uncertain about Mahomes’ readiness and the Chiefs’ receiver strength for a Super Bowl run.
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