Patrick Mahomes exited the Chiefs’ Week 15 win an ankle injury, and his status will be a key storyline for the team over the coming days. The worst-case scenario appears to have been avoided, but further testing will take place on Monday. 
“Patrick, his right ankle has been hurt. It’s not broken, but it’s sore,” Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said after the game (via NFL.com). “He’ll get started on the rehab part of it as we go, and then we’ll just have to see how he does down the road here.”
Mahomes is dealing with a high ankle sprain, as first reported by Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio. As a result, he is considered week-to-week at this point; that is particularly significant given the Chiefs’ upcoming schedule. Kansas City is among the teams set to play on Saturday and then again on Christmas Day. That short turnaround could be a factor in determining Mahomes’ availability. As NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport adds, the chance remains that the three-time Super Bowl MVP will manage to practice this week.
Kansas City’s win on Sunday leaves the team with a 13-1 record. The Chiefs are on track to secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC as a result, although their loss earlier in the year to the 11-3 Bills leaves the door open to a change at the top of the conference’s standings. Playing one or both of their upcoming games without Mahomes would be a major development for the Chiefs, although it remains to be seen if that will be necessary. Florio notes the team is aware the situation could be worse, although swelling could be an issue over the coming days.
Carson Wentz took over for Mahomes, and he would get the nod in the event the latter’s ankle injury were to keep him sidelined. Wentz has bounced around since the end of his Eagles tenure, and after finding himself on the Chiefs’ radar last offseason, he took a one-year pact to serve as their backup. Wentz’s most recent start came with the Rams in last year’s regular season finale, bringing his total to 93 in that regard. He could add further to that figure soon depending on Mahomes’ prognosis.
While I do hope he’s ok……. GO BILLS!!!
Don’t think this will be the year the bills get the W in the playoffs
Buffalo’s run-in: New England home, New York Jets home, New England away (Week 18).
Kansas City’s run-in: Houston home (Sat), Pittsburgh away (Xmas), Denver away (Week 18).
Chiefs shouldn’t be too worried.
“Chiefs shouldn’t be too worried.”
Idk, they still need to win 2 of 3 (assuming Buffalo takes care of business) to secure the highest seed
None of KCs opponents really have much to play for though. The playoffs are pretty much set.
Some minimum seeding maybe, but that might even be complete once Pittsburgh wins the division.
Steelers have clinched playoff spot but not division — they could poach the #1 AFC seed should Chiefs and Bills both collapse.
Its a long shot though isnt it?
3 games for the one seed with three left? Hoping that both teams lose all of their remaining games?
Technically sure, you are correct. But Im not placing any wagers on it.
Heck, all of that could be dead if the Bills just beat NE I believe.
Seeing all these injuries to the best teams does not make me more excited for the possibility of an 18 game season.
1000% agree
And the NFLPA is pushing for a shorter offseason of preparation for players. You would think they would be able to understand that less prep time will just translate into more injuries for their members.
Lemon, players get hurt during offseason activities too.
Players get injured. Period. Hard to know what the right equilibrium of action and inaction is for optimal health.
So perhaps they should stop street racing, hanging out at strip clubs with weapons and beating on their girlfriends. Fewer injuries that way.
That looks like the opposite to me. Bills’ schedule is cake.
What the hell are they thinking? Every year the injuries are getting worse it seems, the body can only take so much.
The league is relying on being a machine and casuals not really caring about a team missing key starters. That is why they focus heavy on qbs for marketing, they can protect 1 person.
We already know Mahomes will scramble for a key first down on a “Bum” ankle. He may also get a roughing or late hit call due to it.
I thought going to 17 was too many. They have to find some other way to monetize the game other than adding more games.
More betting ads! But seriously, the NFL has no shortage of ways to make more money.
and no shortage of ways to price gauge by wanting fans to subscribe to
Netflix, Amazon, Peacock, if you want package Youtube, ESPN+ since they had exclusive MNF, NFL Network for overseas games.
I would have thought Taylor Swift would be able to sing a song that cures sore ankles 🙂
That only works on Kelce.
Oh, boo hoo.
Strangely, this high ankle sprain occurred in a game Kansas City won easily.
I still remember when Mahomes had a “bad” ankle in the SB against Philly … he ran just fine during a big run in the second half, that helped win the game.
Pat loves a late season “injury”. Hes fine.
I recommend amputation
NFL suits said “fans are are catching on to the phantom fouls and other calls by the officials; we need a distraction”
Ow my ankle
They just announced playoffs will be pushed back until Mahomes can return . If he can’t all starting qb’s must be benched for playoffs
Sprain-a-roooooski
Ankle-a-rooooooooooski