Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid indicated that he would take a cautious approach with quarterback Patrick Mahomes' looming return. Fortunately, the reigning MVP has been cleared for action in Week 10 versus the Tennessee Titans.

Mahomes had suffered a dislocated knee during the 30-6 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 7. Despite the gruesome nature of his injury, he was always optimistic about making a quick return, via Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk:

“I knew I had a chance once I talked to the doctors and they said as long as I was functioning well, moving well, I could play this week,” Mahomes said. “Coach Reid wanted me to still take it day by day, so I went out here and practiced and took the reps. I haven’t had any pain or any setbacks so I’m glad to be back out there.”

It is undoubtedly encouraging to see that Mahomes did not experience any lingering effects from the injury. The Chiefs had good reason to take a cautious approach with his recovery considering his status as the franchise quarterback, however, his comments indicate that he is good to go for the second half of the 2019 NFL season.

Backup quarterback Matt Moore did a stellar job of holding down the fort in his absence by getting the Chiefs back into the win column in week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings. Mahomes will be looking to pick up right where he left off before the injury to help extend their lead in the AFC West.