Patrick Mahomes injury update: QB will undergo tests after big hit vs. Jets
Patrick Mahomes took a very scary hit during the Kansas City Chiefs’ 35-12 win over the New York Jets in Week 9. Mahomes was sacked and fumbled during the second quarter. He was hit just as he was trying to…
During the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 9 victory over the New York Jets, star quarterback Patrick Mahomes sustained a concerning injury. The incident occurred in the second quarter when Mahomes was sacked and fumbled while attempting to pass. As he tried to throw the football, his arm was abruptly stopped, causing him significant pain.
Initial fan reactions were alarmingly negative, but Mahomes managed to stay on the field without missing a single play. Postgame, Mahomes confirmed that he would undergo testing on his arm later on Sunday. Despite expressing some concern over the nature of the injury, he remained optimistic about his recovery process. "From the stories you hear, whenever you can grab the ball and try to throw it, you can’t throw," Mahomes explained.
"Once I threw the football, I knew it wasn’t, hopefully, I haven’t done the test yet, it wasn’t ligament-type stuff, it was more muscle-type stuff. That’ll be important to kinda get worked out this week." Mahomes indicated that answers about his condition would be available by Monday morning when coach Andy Reid addresses the media.
The Chiefs are currently 6-2, and a win against the Falcons next week could secure their spot at the top of the standings.
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