26 December 2024

the Kansas City Chiefs He picked up another win on Sunday, this time against the Cleveland Browns on the road, but it didn't come without an injury to quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Carson Wentz He took over in the final minutes of the fourth quarter after Mahomes was crushed while making a pass.

On a fourth-down play looking to extend the drive, Mahomes jumped on his pass attempt to one of his receivers just as Browns defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson was diving to tackle him.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes walks off the field with help from teammates during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns. (Photos by Scott Galvin-Imagine)

When Tomlinson intervened, He had Mahomes' ankle Rolled up underneath him, it didn't help that Mike Hall Jr. also hit Mahomes above the waist to bend him back as well.

The nasty-looking hit caused Mahomes immediate pain as he began limping off the field, trying to get away from his right ankle.

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After the game, Chiefs coach Andy Reid provided an update on the situation with the franchise's signal caller.

“His right ankle was injured,” he told reporters. “It's not broken, but it's sore. He'll start the rehab part as we go forward. We'll just have to see how he does on the road here.”

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Cleveland Browns defenders rush Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the second half on Sunday. (Photos by Ken Blaze-Imagine)

NFL Network reported that Mahomes is considered week-to-week for now following his initial diagnosis, which included negative X-ray results.

However, Reid said, the Chiefs will know how long Mahomes might be out after more testing on Monday.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass during the second half against the Cleveland Browns. (Photos by Ken Blaze-Imagine)

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Mahomes finished the 21-7 win with 159 yards on 19-of-38 passing, and Xavier Worthy had his first target with six catches for 46 yards. DeAndre Hopkins caught five passes for 36 yards.

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