Patrick Mahomes dodged a bullet, avoiding a major injury after a scare in Sunday’s 35-12 win against the New York Jets. That’s the good news. The not-so-good news? The man himself hinted at “further issues” after the game, and that’s the kind of quote that makes everyone hold their breath, even with NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reporting it’s not serious.
The Scare and the Immediate Return
You saw it, right? In the second quarter, after Jets rookie David Bailey got to him, Mahomes was visibly favoring his right arm. He walked off the field, clutching it, and yeah, that’s never a good look for any quarterback, let alone one who’s won three Super Bowls. But this is Mahomes we’re talking about. The dude was back on the field for Kansas City’s very next offensive drive. That kind of grit is insane. Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed what everyone probably assumed, saying he expects Mahomes to be “sore” on Monday. Sore is one thing, “further issues” is another entirely, even if the reports say it’s not a serious injury.
A History of Bouncing Back
This isn’t Mahomes’ first rodeo with an injury, and frankly, his bounce-back game is legendary. Remember last year? His entire 2025 campaign ended in Week 15 after he tore both his ACL and LCL in his left knee against the Los Angeles Chargers on December 14. That’s a massive injury, folks. He immediately went under the knife and started rehab. But here’s the kicker: his rehab went so well, he hit his goal of being back for the Chiefs’ season opener on September 14, where they snagged a 31-10 win over the Denver Broncos. It was an incredible return. This year, he’s been putting up numbers like 1,795 yards, 12 touchdowns, and four interceptions. Mahomes is a 31-year-old in his ninth season as the Chiefs’ starter, boasting three Super Bowls, five AFC titles, two NFL MVP awards, and six Pro Bowl nods. His 283.7 passing yards per game are first all time, and the Chiefs have an insane 117-37 overall record with him starting. His health is everything for that team. They even remade their QB room this offseason, bringing in Justin Fields as the top backup and Garrett Nussmeier as the third-stringer.
So, while he avoided a major injury, that “further issues” comment from Mahomes himself, combined with a history of pushing through, makes you wonder exactly what “sore” means for him moving forward. Every snap is precious, and every single one is now under a microscope.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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