Patrick Mahomes Injury Update: What Happened to the Chiefs QB?

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 Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on after the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 15, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

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Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season is coming to an end, and while some teams suffered losses, others claimed victories, including the Kansas City Chiefs, who defeated the Cleveland Browns 21-7. During the game, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered an injury and limped off the field. The 29-year-old has led his team to numerous victories this season, helping Kansas City achieve a 13-1 record.

Many fans of the reigning Super Bowl champions are eager to know what happened to the star player and when he is expected to return. Read on for more details about Patrick Mahomes’ injury.

What Happened to Patrick Mahomes?

Patrick Mahomes sustained an ankle injury in the fourth quarter after being tackled, forcing him to limp off the field. According to USA Today, the athlete told reporters, “You still [have the] adrenaline rolling and usually it’s kind of the day after when you kind of get a good sense of it.” He added, “I feel like I could have finished the game in different circumstances, but I thought the smart decision we talked about was to put Carson Wentz in. He’s played a lot of football and he finished the game well.”

Patrick Mahomes limps off after getting tangled up on a failed 4th down pic.twitter.com/WnIgmsscfN

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When is Patrick Mahomes Expected to Return?

 At the time of publication, it remains unclear when Patrick will return to play alongside his teammates. While no official timeline has been confirmed, Mahomes shared, according to the outlet, ​​”You know what you have to do to get back, and I think that’s the most important thing.” Patrick continued, “And now we just get back to the rehab part, the treatment part, and try to get ourselves ready on a short week against a good football team.”

When is the Next Kansas City Chiefs Game?

The Kansas City Chiefs are scheduled to face the Houston Texans on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The game will take place at their home stadium, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

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