After tearing his ACL on December 14, 2025, Patrick Mahomes is beating the standard recovery timeline for his reconstructed knee, but expect Kansas City to exert caution by capping his reps in early training camp sessions. The high-efficiency signal-caller wrapped up last season averaging 21.2 Fantasy Points Per Game (No. 2) before his Week 15 ACL tear cut the campaign short.

If cleared for 11-on-11 drills in July, Mahomes is on a straight line to a Week 1 return. His current depressed ADP an absolute gift if his 85.6-percent Protection Rate (No. 13) holds up. Draft Mahomes with confidence in best ball, dynasty, and seasonal league formats.