Chiefs’ Andy Reid Updates on Patrick Mahomes and Two Other Injuries

Injuries plagued the Kansas City Chiefs following their narrow defeat against the Los Angeles Chargers. The final score was 16-13, marking the Chiefs’ unfortunate drop to a 6-8 record. This loss officially eliminated them from the NFL playoffs.

Patrick Mahomes’ Injury Update

The primary concern for the Chiefs is quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who appeared to injure his left knee in the final minutes of the game. After the incident, he was seen limping off the field and was assisted into the locker room. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed that Mahomes would be undergoing an MRI either later that evening or the following morning.

Additional Injury Reports

Coach Reid also provided updates on other injured players:

• Jaylon Moore: Left knee injury; returned briefly but exited again.
• Tyquan Thornton: Sustained a head injury and is currently in concussion protocol after a hit from Chargers safety Tony Jefferson.

Reid expressed concern over Mahomes’ situation, stating, “I don’t know, but it didn’t look good.” He emphasized the need to wait for further assessments. Jefferson was ejected for the harmful hit on Thornton, which Reid acknowledged as a serious incident.

Physical Nature of the Game

The game was notably intense, played in brutal cold conditions. Several players faced injuries throughout the match, including linebacker Nick Bolton, defensive tackle Chris Jones, and wide receiver Xavier Worthy. Jones dealt with a hamstring issue while Worthy briefly entered the concussion protocol in the first half but was quickly cleared.

Reid’s Reflection on the Game

Coach Reid acknowledged the physicality of the game, praising his players for their effort and determination. However, he pointed out that execution errors were the primary reasons behind the loss. “It was physical. The guys battled, but we just had some mistakes that cost us,” he said.

As the Chiefs move forward, all eyes will be on the status of Mahomes and the team’s response to these injuries as they prepare for their upcoming games.