Jets game raises concern over Patrick Mahomes injury, but star QB avoids major elbow damage
Hit late in the first half
With less than two minutes remaining before halftime, Jets rookie pass rusher David Bailey struck Mahomes on his throwing arm. Mahomes lost the ball and remained on the turf for an extended time before leaving with Kansas City trainers.
On the sideline, Mahomes kept his arm moving. He returned shortly before halftime and led the Chiefs into field-goal range.
Chiefs pull away after break
Harrison Butker missed two field-goal tries as the first half ended. His 56-yard attempt was followed by a 51-yard chance after a Jets offsides penalty, but that kick went wide right; Kansas City went into halftime ahead by two.
The Chiefs scored 21 unanswered points in the second half and won 35-12. Mahomes stayed in the game, with most of his passes going to short and intermediate distances.
MRI finds no major injury
Ian Rapoport reported that Mahomes had an MRI after the game and that it showed no major injury. The quarterback said after the win, “Once I threw the football, I knew I was OK.” The team is expected to monitor Mahomes in the coming days for pain and swelling. The report described the situation as positive so far.
Key points
- Kansas City improved to 6-2 with a 35-12 win over the Jets.
- Mahomes was hit on his throwing arm by rookie David Bailey late in the first half.
- He returned before halftime and played the entire second half.
- An MRI showed no major injury, though the team will monitor pain and swelling.