Mahomes may be just nine months removed from a significant knee injury, but he’s showing no ill effects from it to start the 2026 NFL season.

Mahomes was able to return from a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee to start the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2026 season opener against the Denver Broncos. And on Kansas City‘s first offensive drive of the game, the veteran quarterback showed that he still has the mobility that made him a unique, dual-threat weapon for the Chiefs.

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Mahomes ran for the first time of the season on a second-and-goal from the 15-yard line. He originally faded back to pass, but he saw a lane open in front of him and scampered into it.

From there, Mahomes was able to show off solid speed and get into the end-zone for the game ending touchdown.

Here’s a look at the play: