How long will the Chiefs QB be out?

Patrick Mahomes helped lead the Kansas City Chiefs to an NFL-best 13-1 record entering the 2024 season, putting them on the path to the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

However, the star quarterback now faces questions about his health as he looks to lead Kansas City to an unprecedented three-peat.

Mahomes suffered an ankle injury late in the Chiefs’ 21-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns. He did not return to action in the 14-point win, raising questions about whether he would have to miss time as Kansas City navigates a grueling schedule that includes three games in 11 days.

Here’s everything you need to know about Mahomes’ injuries, including the latest on how long he might be sidelined.

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What happened to Patrick Mahomes?

Mahomes suffered an ankle injury late in the fourth quarter of the Chiefs’ win over the Browns. He tried to move around the pocket while attempting a fourth-and-three pass, but his protection broke down.

Because of the pressure, Mahomes was forced to throw a jump pass. He was tackled by Dalvin Tomlinson, and the 325-pound defensive tackle rolled toward him, knocking him down.

At the same time, Mahomes was hit from the front by defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. The double contact caused him to lean backwards awkwardly.

Mahomes eventually managed to get up, but slowly limped toward the sideline. His right ankle was heavily taped on the bench and a return was declared “questionable.” Backup quarterback Carson Wentz played the final five minutes of the game in his place.

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Patrick Mahomes injury updates

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Mahomes is feared to have suffered an upper ankle sprain. X-rays of the quarterback’s injury were negative, but such an injury would earn the Chiefs star a week-to-week designation.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was a little more optimistic in his prediction for Mahomes. Reid rated his quarterback as “everyday” and said Mahomes “probably could have gone back” if the Chiefs hadn’t taken the lead.

“He wanted to get back in,” Reid said. “That wasn’t necessary.”

However, Reid acknowledged that the team will have to wait and see how Mahomes responds to treatment for his injured right ankle before making a decision on his short- or long-term availability.

“It’s not broken, but it hurts,” Reid told reporters of Mahomes’ ankle. “He’ll start the rehab part over time and then we’ll just have to see how he does.”

Mahomes echoed a similar sentiment, saying “it’s hard to say right now” when asked how he was feeling.

“You still get an adrenaline rush and you usually don’t get a good feel for it until the next day,” Mahomes told reporters. “I feel like I could have finished the game under different circumstances, but I thought the smart decision we talked about was to bring in Carson Wentz. He played a lot of football and finished the game well.”

Still, Mahomes said he will “get through the rehab” in his recovery and “try to be ready for next week.”

“You know what you have to do to come back and I think that’s the most important thing,” Mahomes said. “And now we’re just going to get back to the rehab part, the treatment part, and try to get ready for a short week against a good football team.”

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How long will Patrick Mahomes be out?

It is not yet clear how long Mahomes will be out due to his injury. The Chiefs are completing a stretch of three games in 11 days, and with Kansas City holding a two-game lead over the Buffalo Bills for the AFC’s No. 1 seed, it’s likely Mahomes’ availability will be approached with caution.

Reid’s “day-to-day” designation means Mahomes’ status should be monitored before the team’s Week 16 game Saturday against the Houston Texans. However, if Rapoport’s week-to-week diagnosis is more accurate, Mahomes will likely miss this contest; NFL players typically miss at least one game when receiving a week-to-week award.

Still, not much is known about Mahomes’ status beyond these vague timelines. The Chiefs will likely provide a more concrete update on his status in the coming days.

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