condition Patrick Mahomes The ankle was widely discussed ahead of Saturday's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans.
While there was some doubt during the week whether the star quarterback would play against the Texans, he was able to make it through the Chiefs' practice on Thursday.
Mahomes was cleared to play and finished Saturday's game 27-19 Winning over Houston With 260 yd.
But the three-time Super Bowl winner turned some heads when he managed to stay on his feet after a near fumble and sprint into the end zone for the game's first score.
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Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs passes Daniel Hunter (55) of the Houston Texans in the first quarter of a game at Jeha Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Jason Hanna/Getty Images)
Mahomes was sidelined in the fourth quarter of the Chiefs' Week 15 game vs Cleveland Browns. Backup quarterback Carson Wentz stepped in for Mahomes and finished off the 21-7 win over the Browns with a 20-yard run.
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Mahomes' 15-yard scramble Saturday marked the longest rushing touchdown of his career. Moments after Mahomes crossed the goal line, broadcaster Noah Eagle asked, “What's an ankle?”
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half against the Houston Texans at JHA at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 21, 2024. (Jay Biggerstaff/Imagine Images)
This wasn't the first time Mahomes has suffered an ankle injury.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes chews his mouthguard during warmups before the game against the Denver Broncos on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Reid Hoffman, File)
During the 2022 NFL postseason, Mahomes suffered what appeared to be a high ankle sprain in a divisional playoff game against. Jacksonville Jaguars.
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The win over Texas improved the Chiefs' record to 14-1. Kansas City had already clinched a playoff berth after winning the AFC West for the ninth straight year.
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