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‘He is clearly the best’ – Patrick Mahomes compared to Muhammad Ali after ACL injury comeback

Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos on Monday night. Mahomes impressed in his return from ACL…

By James Shearman · HITC

Published: Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 9:25 AM

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Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 1.
Mahomes returned from ACL and LCL injuries that ended his 2025 season.
The 30-year-old quarterback threw two touchdown passes and rushed for another score.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes led his team to a 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos on Monday night. The game marked Mahomes' return from ACL and LCL injuries that sidelined him at the end of the 2025 season. During the Week 1 matchup, the 30-year-old threw two touchdown passes and rushed for another touchdown.

Following his performance, NFL analyst Chris Broussard compared Mahomes to boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Broussard highlighted Mahomes' mental superiority and willpower, drawing parallels to how Ali won fights later in his career through heart, toughness, and guile rather than just physical dominance.

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‘He is clearly the best’ – Patrick Mahomes compared to Muhammad Ali after ACL injury comeback

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