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Patrick Mahomes Update 12/17
Tests confirm a mild high ankle sprain in his right ankle and is considered week-to-week, the Chiefs play two games in the next nine days with the division locked up and a 2 game lead on Buffalo, Mahomes will likely sit on Saturday with Christmas Day W17 is more likely.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes exited the week 15 game against the Cleveland Browns in the final quarter with an ankle injury.
Mahomes hobbled off the field and was seen having both of his ankles retaped on the sideline.
By video, Mahomes suffered a minor right ankle sprain.
He will be unlikely to return for Week 15, announced as Questionable to return with just a few minutes remaining.
Backup quarterback Carson Wentz will likely play the remainder of the Week 15 game with the Chiefs up 14 points.
Patrick Mahomes Update 12/17
Tests confirm a mild high ankle sprain in his right ankle and is considered week-to-week, the Chiefs play two games in the next nine days with the division locked up and a 2 game lead on Buffalo, Mahomes will likely sit on Saturday with Christmas Day W17 is more likely.
In-game on Sunday we did expect Mahomes to start Week 16 against the Texans.
After the game Coach Andy Reid told reporters there is no break in the ankle injury Mahomes sustained as confirmed by x-rays.
It will be a short rest as the Week 16 game is on Saturday 21 December in Kansas City.
Then the Chiefs have a rare third game in 11 days when they play Wednesday 25 December in a Christmas Day special on Netflix against the Steelers.
Based on his history, do not be surprised if he does miss some practice time or is seen wearing a walking boot this week.
However given the number of games coming up, do not be surprised if the Chiefs allow Mahomes some rest during this period as they prepare for a deep playoff run and currently they sit in the number one seed of the AFC.
This is the same right high ankle he suffered in January 2023 against the Jaguars in the playoffs, then he proceeded to play effectively through the injury and win in the AFC Championship game against the Bengals. In the AFC Championship game against the Bengals, Mahomes threw for 326 yards and 2 touchdowns but did not pass his longest pass prop of 38.5 yards. His longest completion was a 29-yard pass. Mahomes proceeded to play through the injury in the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles and win.
On several occasions during the playoffs he displayed his ability to accurately pass while off-balance using his unique passing skills. The main impact of a lingering high ankle sprain is likely the impact on deep throws, according to Pro Football Doc. The action of planting on the backfoot and putting everything into a deep throw could still be painful for Mahomes, but he does have the arm talent to get by.
Stay tuned for more analysis on Patrick Mahomes.
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Patrick Mahomes was removed from today’s game after re-injuring his right ankle. @ProFootballDoc shares why he believes it is not a significant injury and if the game were closer he could have returned. #ChiefsKingdom
