Patrick Mahomes is beating the standard nine-month recovery timeline after a Week 15 ACL and LCL tear cut his 2025 campaign short. Prior to the injury, he operated at peak efficiency, averaging 21.2 Fantasy Points Per Game (No. 2) and recording a 111.6 Explosive Rating (No. 8).

With reports indicating a rigorous seven-hour daily rehab program, expect Kansas City’s franchise cornerstone to avoid the PUP list and return in Week 1. Mahomes is currently being drafted at least a round later than he should be selected in all fantasy football formats.