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2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) before playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) before playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
As everybody knows, the starting quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs was playing through a sprained ankle. Patrick Mahomes faced the Cincinnati Bengals while he was going through an injury. Fortunately, he and his team were able to win the game at the last minute. However, as the team was approaching halftime, Mahomes’ injury was aggravated because of a tackle he faced. The injury has now become a point of a joke for many fans.
The 27-year-old has been experiencing high ankle sprain throughout most of the season. The first half saw several changes in momentum. Just as two minutes were remaining before Rihanna’s much-awaited performance, Eagles linebacker T J Edwards tackled the leading shot-caller of the Chiefs. Mahomes visibly looked in pain and he also limped off the field.
Fans made jokes while the possibility of Patrick Mahomes’ injury escalating remains high
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The tackle came on the third down, which resulted in a subsequent punt to the Eagles with 1:22 left on the clock. Chad Henne, Kansas City’s backup, was seen warming up on the sidelines after the incident. The 2023 MVP winced in pain while the trainers helped him with his injury.
There was a high chance that the injury could become worse. That is because the athletic trainer of the Chiefs, Julie Frymer, said that a high ankle sprain takes a while to come back from. Additionally, his tissue did not completely heal. However, “he’s better than he was for sure. Every day he’s making progress, every day he’s feeling better and more normal. You can see it on the football field.” But it looks like the fear came true and now the Chiefs will have to play with an injured QB.
Here come the excuses
— Nat (@thotbaq) February 13, 2023
Fans are just now realizing that Mahomes never fully recovered from his injury.
mahomes was never fully healed then. hmm
— Raymundo Perez (@Rayperez88) February 13, 2023
mickey mouse ring
— Mr3for4 (@roll7or11) February 13, 2023
He will come back out running full speed. Shot up and ready to go. Drama queen
— Keith Mccall (@KeithMccall18) February 13, 2023
Welcome to the new Roethlisberger faking injuries when shit isn't going his way.
— SxxxxRxxx3 (@SxxxxRxxx3) February 13, 2023
@Chiefs bringing out their secret weapon. Jackson Fucking Mahomes! Let's goooo! pic.twitter.com/SWGYQGLvUv
— Papi Quail (@PapiQuail) February 13, 2023
He’s faking it
— Adi (@ChubbXHunt) February 13, 2023
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Philly breeds dirty players. They intentionally hurt Mahomes
— Kenny Bush (@KennybuBush) February 13, 2023
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There are all kinds of rumors swirling around fans right now. But nothing is more important than hoping for their favorite quarterback to play safely and like his usual self. The Eagles still hold a lead over the Chiefs. In the third quarter, the score is 24-21. Jalen Hurts is making explosive plays while Patrick Mahomes is still trying to find his footing in the game.
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