Kansas City and its residents will undoubtedly remain anxious after witnessing Patrick Mahomes, Super Bowl MVP for the Chiefs, limp off with assistance after colliding with two defenders from Browns in late game clash. With only eight minutes left in game Mahomes found himself unable to walk off without help requiring medical intervention to safely exit from field of play.
Carson Wentz proved his worth, completing both of his attempts for 20 yards to help deliver Kansas City their 13th win of the season, but this victory was marred by Mahomes being carted back into the locker room due to an injury which prevented him from walking properly and had him taken by ambulance back out onto the field for further evaluation.
While head coach Andy Reid later assured that Mahomes’s ankle was not broken, concerns about other potential injuries arose. According to Tom Christ, a doctor of physical therapy, there is a possibility that Mahomes could have ruptured his MCL based on the footage of the injury. The twist in Mahomes’s right knee sparked this concern, although there’s hope that the injury isn’t as severe.
Christ also noted that Mahomes’s left ankle required attention, suggesting it might be a lateral sprain, but the exact condition from his viewpoint remained uncertain. This news is not what Chiefs fans hoped for, particularly with crucial games ahead and Mahomes potentially injured on both ankles, raising doubts about his availability for the upcoming game against the Texans.
Reid mentioned that Mahomes’s participation would be “day to day,” leaving fans and the team anxiously waiting for further updates.
Patrick Mahomes Discusses the Challenges of the Chiefs’ Upcoming Games
Prior to the game against the Browns, Mahomes expressed concern over the demanding schedule the Chiefs were facing. The team was set to play against the Texans and the Steelers within a span of ten days. Mahomes pointed out the physical toll such a tight schedule could take on the team but acknowledged the professionalism required to overcome these challenges.
Mahomes’ concerns highlight the difficulty of striking an equilibrium between fan excitement during the holiday season and player wellness during an NFL schedule that has proven strenuous for player bodies – Mahomes could become its first casualty as this demanding schedule takes its toll.
As they gear up for their next games, the Chiefs’ focus will not only be on strategy but also on Mahomes’s health; hoping for positive news regarding his injury.