Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes hands off the football against the Los Angeles Chargers Dec 14, 2025 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Mahomes has said he has recovered from ACL surgery and the knee feels good and he’s ready for some football by mid September ( AP News photo)

NFL podcast Jessica Kwong:

#1 How significant is Patrick Mahomes’ recovery for the Chiefs’ chances of returning to Super Bowl contention, and will he be ready for Week 1?

#3 How will Calvin Austin III’s injury affect the Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide-receiver competition and depth?

#3 What does Kareem Hunt’s visit with the Detroit Lions mean for their running-back depth heading into the regular season?

#4 What impact could the Saints’ signing of two-time All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson have on their roster and special teams?

#5 How could the Big Ten and SEC rules preventing former NFL players from returning to college affect the relationship between college football and the NFL?

Jessica Kwong does the NFL podcasts every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com