The status of Patrick Mahomes’ The ankle was discussed extensively ahead of Saturday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans.
While there was some doubt during the week whether the star quarterback would play against the Texans, he was able to fully make it through the Chiefs’ practice on Thursday.
Mahomes was cleared to play and finished Saturday’s game 27-19 victory over Houston with 260 passing yards.
But the three-time Super Bowl winner turned heads when he managed to stay on his feet after a near trip and sprinted into the end zone for the game’s first score.
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Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs runs past Danielle Hunter (55) of the Houston Texans in the first quarter of a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Jason Hanna/Getty Images)
Mahomes was offside in the fourth quarter of the Chiefs’ Week 15 game against the Cleveland Browns. Backup quarterback Carson Wentz came on in place of Mahomes and finished the 21-7 win over the Browns with 20 passing yards.
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Mahomes’ 15-yard scramble Saturday was the longest rushing touchdown of his career. Moments after Mahomes crossed the goal line, broadcaster Noah Eagle wondered, “What sore ankle?”
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 21, 2024. (Jay Biggerstaff/Imagn Images)
This wasn’t the first time Mahomes has dealt with an ankle injury.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes chews on his mouthguard during warmups before a game against the Denver Broncos on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, file)
During the 2022 NFL postseason, Mahomes suffered what appeared to be a high ankle sprain in a divisional round playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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The win over the Texans improved the Chiefs’ record to 14-1. Kansas City had already clinched a spot in the playoffs after winning the AFC West for the ninth straight year.
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