Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Avoids Major Injury, but Elbow Strain Still Needs Monitoring
MRI Finds No Major Injury
Mahomes returned to the game and finished with 242 passing yards and two touchdowns on 23 completions in 31 attempts. Kansas City beat its opponent 35-12.
Mahomes Describes Elbow Issue
At his postgame news conference, Mahomes said the problem affected his ability to throw as he wanted. He said he would have more tests to determine whether the issue was more serious. Mahomes told reporters that throwing the ball led him to think the problem was more muscle-related than ligament-related, though he had not yet completed testing.
Reid Says Return Was Safe
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid did not appear highly concerned about Mahomes’ elbow. Reid said he would not have allowed the quarterback to return if he did not believe Mahomes was healthy. Kansas City is 6-2 and next has a Week 10 road matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, who are 3-6.
Key points
- An MRI reportedly showed no major injury to Patrick Mahomes’ elbow.
- Mahomes passed for 242 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-12 Chiefs win.
- The elbow strain or sprain will be monitored for pain and swelling.
- The 6-2 Chiefs visit the 3-6 Falcons in Week 10.