The Kansas City Chiefs came out strongly in the divisional round game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The fans were full of joy after the Chiefs sealed another AFC Championship berth. Patrick Mahomes delivered what he had said. However, the team was disappointed following the game because Mahomes injured his ankle. But there is a positive update regarding the QB1’s ankle.
During the game’s first half, Patrick Mahomes suffered an ankle injury after being squished between two Jaguars athletes. The QB1’s ankle got twisted when he fell to the ground. After the tackle, the Grim Reaper was limping off when he went to the sidelines. Backup QB Chad Henne took care of the rest in the first half. Mahomes eventually returned in the second half and completed the game before having his ankle densely taped.
Is the Gunslinger’s ankle in trouble?
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Adam Schefter gave a positive update on Patrick Mahomes’ leg as the injury scare grows. The initial X-rays on his ankle came out negative, which is a good sign for the Chiefs. However, there is a risk of a high ankle knee sprain that could affect the QB1 in the AFC Championship. On Sunday, the athlete would have an MRI to get a broad picture of the situation.
Chiefs’ QB Patrick Mahomes will undergo an MRI on Sunday to gain further clarity on the ankle injury he suffered during Saturday‘a Divisional Playoff win over the Jaguars, per source. Initial X-rays on Mahomes’ ankle were negative.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 22, 2023
Despite having issues, Patrick Mahomes did not stop throwing touchdowns after returning in the second quarter. The QB1 contributed to the win and confirmed their berth in the AFC playoff game.
The Kansas City Chiefs may keep the athlete’s health as their primary priority. But they are at a pivotal juncture in the postseason, and the franchise would need to have Mahomes at maximum capacity.
Mahomes’ determination is solid, and Andy Reid is in awe of the quarterback.
Andy Reid speaks up on Patrick Mahomes after the divisional game
The Chiefs had a grim situation with Patrick Mahomes when he hurt his ankle during the game. The hit looked brutal, raising several concerns over the franchise’s postseason run. But the QB1 returned and won the game, and Andy Reid seems happy about it.
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Chiefs HC Andy Reid on Patrick Mahomes: "He's a tough nut. I tell you, he's competitive. He's very, very competitive"https://t.co/lN9mF4xdrq pic.twitter.com/yerMcwhtRW
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) January 22, 2023
After the game, Andy Reid mentioned via NFL.com, “He’s a tough kid. So, he wanted to be in there. He wanted to be competing. It’s a tribute to him and his competitiveness. However, you got to make sure he’s physically OK where he can protect himself. If he can’t then he can’t play, and we have to go to the next guy. But he’s a tough nut.”
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Will the Gunslinger be able to heal up before a crucial game? It is subject to witness.