The Kansas City Chiefs received reassuring news about their franchise quarterback after an MRI on Patrick Mahomes’ right elbow showed no significant damage, according to ESPN. The Patrick Mahomes elbow MRI became the central concern following a frightening moment in the first half of Kansas City’s blowout win over the New York Jets.
A Scary Moment in the First Half
The injury occurred late in the second quarter, just after the two-minute warning. Mahomes dropped back to pass on a second-and-4 play and tried to push the ball downfield. As he released, Jets edge rusher David Bailey struck his arm, causing the elbow to bend awkwardly backward. Mahomes left the field with his right arm hanging at his side, immediately raising alarm on the sideline.
The play ended with a fumble recovered by New York, which meant Mahomes did not actually miss a snap. By the time the Chiefs regained possession, he had warmed up his arm on the sideline and was cleared to return. He played the remainder of the game.
Mahomes Plays Through and Delivers
Despite the scare, Mahomes finished the afternoon with a strong stat line: 23 completions on 31 attempts for 242 yards and two touchdowns. Both scoring passes went to Kenneth Walker III. His ability to stay in the game and produce gave the Chiefs confidence that the injury was not serious, though the team still sent him for imaging after the final whistle.
Mahomes acknowledged after the game that he did not feel entirely like himself when he first came back. He noted that early in the second half he was not throwing the ball the way he wanted to. As the game wore on and his arm warmed back up, his comfort level improved, and he felt he threw better toward the end of the second half.
Recovery Plan and Week 10 Outlook
The immediate focus for Mahomes and the Chiefs is managing pain and swelling throughout the week. He emphasized the importance of getting the swelling and fluid out of the elbow so he can be ready from the first snap of the next game. Kansas City is scheduled to face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10.
Mahomes said he felt good immediately after the win, crediting the adrenaline of victory, but he expected soreness the following day. He plans to begin the usual recovery process right away and be ready to go. For now, the MRI result has eased the biggest concern, and the Chiefs can prepare for Atlanta with their starting quarterback on track to play.
