The Kansas City Chiefs were victorious again on Sunday, this time on the road against the Cleveland Browns, but suffered an injury to quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Carson Wentz took over in the final minutes of the fourth quarter after being overwhelmed on a pass from Mahomes.
On fourth down, Mahomes tried to extend the drive. When Browns defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson prepared to tackle him, Mahomes jumped up and tried to pass to him. of a catcher.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was helped off the field by his teammates as he limped off the field during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns. (Scott Galvin-Imaan Photo)
When Tomlinson made the tackle, he wrapped Mahomes’ ankle under him, and it didn’t help that Mike Hall Jr. hit Mahomes above the waist, bending him backwards. .
The nasty-looking hit caused immediate pain for Mahomes, who began limping off the field in an attempt to avoid his right ankle.
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After the game, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid gave the team’s signal-caller an update.
“His right ankle is injured,” he told reporters. “It’s not broken, but it hurts. He’ll start the rehab part while we’re gone. We’ll just have to see how he does here.”
Cleveland Browns defensive players rush Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the second half on Sunday. (Ken Blades – Image)
NFL Network reports that Mahomes is currently receiving treatment on a weekly basis after receiving an initial diagnosis, which included negative X-rays.
However, as Reid said, the Chiefs will know how long Mahomes may be out after further testing on Monday.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass during the second half against the Cleveland Browns. (Ken Blades – Image)
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Mahomes completed 19 of 38 passes for 159 yards in the 21-7 win, with Xavier Worthy being his top target with six catches for 46 yards. DeAndre Hopkins caught five passes for 36 yards.
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