‘Expected the worst’ – Chiefs fans are relieved after Patrick Mahomes’ injury update emerges
· Yahoo Sports
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes might have avoided a major elbow injury during the team’s 35-12 win over the New York Jets.
Mahomes did not miss a single offensive snap in the Chiefs’ win despite going through a scary injury moment in the second quarter of the clash.
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Mahomes was tackled by Jets EDGE David Bailey, who crashed into Mahomes’ right arm as the QB went to throw the ball. Despite his elbow appearing to bend backwards in gruesome fashion on the broadcast, Mahomes finished the game on the field.
Patrick Mahomes injury update confirms he’s avoided major injury
Despite Mahomes finishing the game, Chiefs fans were worried about his long-term status after a visceral injury. Ian Rapoport confirmed that Mahomes’ MRI did not show any major injury, with the QB suffering a sprain/strain.
“Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes underwent an MRI following today’s win and sources say the tests did not reveal a major injury. Mahomes’ elbow strain/sprain will be monitored over the next few days for pain and swelling. But so far, so good. Mahomes did go back in the game.”
Chiefs fans were happy to see this update amid a strong season with Super Bowl hopes.
“This is great news. I expected the worst,” said one fan.
“You would think the number one priority would be to obtain an elite tackle to protect Patrick Mahomes. And no, Josh Simmons doesn’t count,” complained a fan about the Chiefs’ weak offensive line.
“Dude is a cyborg. No other explanation,” were the thoughts of one fan.
“The yearly Mahomes fake injury for attention,” said a negative fan.
“Thank God we don’t have to start Justin Fields,” said another fan.
Mahomes spoke after the game and said he felt his throwing was greatly impacted by the injury, but he does not expect to miss time if he can make it onto the field. If he played through the injury in this win, there’s no reason to believe he’ll miss their game on November 15 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Mahomes ended the win over the Jets going 23/31 on pass attempts for 242 yards, two TDs, and a 117.9 passer rating. He rushed for eight yards on two carries as well.
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