Athletes are typically able to return from ACL tears within 6-12 months. Tom Brady's recovery from an ACL tear offers the most optimistic outlook for what Mahomes could expect.

Whether Drake Maye against Bo Nix, Josh Allen against Trevor Lawrence, or any other quarterback combination – there’s one thing it won’t have

Patrick Mahomes II suffered a non-contact knee injury after his left knee hyperextended. It did not take long for the Chiefs to confirm the worst, as Mahomes was diagnosed with a season-ending ACL tear. Patrick Mahomes II suffered a torn ACL and is out for the season. pic.twitter.com/XQL44Rvn7G

With the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2025 season over in terms of playoff contention, concern is now shifting toward the 2026 season.

Cameras caught the devastating reaction of Patrick Mahomes after he had to leave Sunday's game against the Chargers.

First, Patrick Mahomes went down. Then, it was Micah Parsons. The NFL lost two of its all-time greatest players to serious knee injuries in a span of a few hours on Sunday, ruining a day filled with exciting comebacks and fascinating stories.

Under head coach Andy Reid, the Kansas City Chiefs have built a dynasty behind Mahomes and have appeared in five of the last six Super Bowls. Mahomes, still only 30 years old, already has three championship rings but he won’t be adding to that tally this season.