Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas Cit͏y Chiefs ͏have had a ͏pr͏omising͏ season so far, showing flas͏hes of b͏ri͏l͏lia͏nce and re͏silienc͏e. However, their rec͏ent 21-7 victory over the Cle͏ve͏land B͏rowns came wit͏h a sour no͏te—a late-͏game ͏injury͏ to͏ Mahomes. With the C͏hiefs comfortably͏ leadi͏ng͏, ͏ques͏ti͏ons arose abo͏ut ͏the decisions͏ ma͏de on the sidelin͏e. And Andy Reid, their head coach, found himself at the center of the st͏orm.

While fans and analysts called out Reid for risking Mahomes unnecessarily, Mahomes’ mother, Randi Mahomes, chose a different tone. In a subtle yet powerful 10-word Instagram story, she shared: “Do good because it matters, not because it gets noticed.” Though not directly addressing Reid or the critics, her message seemed to remind everyone to focus on kindness rather than finger-pointing. It was a moment of calm amidst growing backlash.

The backlash, however, was loud. NFL analyst Mark Schlereth openly questioned Reid’s philosophy. “You’re up 21-0. Why are you still throwing the ball?” Schlereth said on The Rich Eisen Show. He criticized Reid’s aggressive play-calling, especially with a struggling offensive line. “You’ve got your fourth offensive left tackle in this game and yet you’re still throwing it. I really don’t understand that philosophy,” added to the context. Schlereth’s comments reflected a growing frustration among fans who felt Reid had prioritized style over safety.

Reid, however, defended his decision and the Chiefs’ medical staff. Addressing Mahomes’ injury post-game, Reid explained, “He wanted to fight about it, but we’ve got good support there behind him with Carson [Wentz].” Reid emphasized the team’s caution with player injuries, noting their discretion and trust in the athletic staff.

Chiefs’ radio voice Mitchell Holthus backed Reid, pushing back against claims of negligence. “I’ve never seen this coaching staff force a guy back from an injury. They go out of their way to show discretion,” Holthus said. For now, Randi’s quiet wisdom speaks volumes as the Chiefs look ahead.

Patrick Mahomes’ ankle woes resurface: Will the Chiefs risk it?

Patrick Mahomes’ health has once again stolen the spotlight after suffering a mild high ankle sprain during Sunday’s victory over the Cleveland Browns. The injury occurred late in the fourth quarter when multiple Browns defenders hit Mahomes high and low just as he released a pass. Unfortunately, his ankle got caught in the collision, twisting awkwardly.

Tests on Monday confirmed the prognosis, with NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reporting that Mahomes is considered “week-to-week.” While the reigning Super Bowl MVP is ‘fine long-term,’ his short-term status looks dicey—especially with the Chiefs staring down three games in 10 days.

Dr. Jesse Morse, an injury expert, broke it down further: “This is a rotational injury to the high-ankle ligament. Mahomes will struggle to push off, plant his foot, and rotate.” Adding to the concern, Mahomes never had surgery to address this lingering issue from previous seasons.

Backup quarterback Carson Wentz finished the Browns game and may step in again as the Chiefs face the Texans on December 21. With Mahomes’ mobility severely limited, experts urge caution. Dr. Morse advises resting Mahomes, emphasizing: “They can’t risk aggravating it further.”

Already 13-1 and playoff-bound, Kansas City might need to sacrifice short-term wins for long-term success. After all, a healthy Mahomes is the key to their three-peat dreams.