Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is listed as day-to-day as he deals with an elbow injury, head coach Andy Reid announced.
Elbow Injury Sustained Against the Jets
Mahomes appeared to sustain the injury during Sunday’s victory over the Jets when he took a hit to his arm and showed clear signs of pain. As he walked off the field accompanied by trainers, he favored his arm and displayed discomfort while attempting to throw. Despite the setback, the quarterback returned to the contest and completed the game, enduring hits while running and throwing the ball without issue.
Following the final whistle, Mahomes remarked that elbow injuries inherently carry a sense of alarm, particularly for signal-callers.
“If I’m able to play, I’m going to play,” Mahomes stated. “It scares you in moments when you get pains in certain areas of your body, so obviously I didn’t feel great. I was able to get it worked on a little bit, especially at halftime, and was able to go out there and play the rest of the game.”
Rehab and Upcoming Schedule
Reid expressed optimism regarding the physical issue, indicating it may simply require rest and rehabilitation. “It was more positive news than negative news,” Reid explained. “It looks like it’s just a matter of rehabbing and getting rid of some of the soreness.”
During the win over the Jets, Mahomes accumulated 242 passing yards and two touchdowns, while adding two rushing attempts for eight yards. Throughout all eight of Kansas City’s games this season, he has recorded 2,037 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, and four interceptions, complemented by 85 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.
The Chiefs are scheduled to play the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, followed by matchups against the Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, and Los Angeles Chargers in the coming month. Having taken their bye week early in Week 5 alongside the Carolina Panthers, Kansas City faces a demanding stretch of 13 consecutive games to conclude the regular season.
