Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looked like he suffered an arm injury in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Yikes. Jets rookie David Bailey absolutely got to Mahomes in the pocket, and you could see it clear as day: Mahomes was visibly favoring his right arm, walking off the field holding it tight. Talk about a heart-stopping moment for any football fan.
The Scare That Rocked Kansas City
The hit from David Bailey had everyone holding their breath, man. Mahomes is only 31, but after last season’s nightmare, seeing him grab his arm like that is enough to make anyone nervous. You just know the entire Chiefs sideline, and pretty much every fan in the stadium, felt their stomach drop. This is the guy who has led them to three Super Bowls, five AFC titles, and two NFL MVP awards in his nine seasons as a starter. He is the engine. His 283.7 passing yards per game? First all time! The Chiefs are 117-37 overall with him under center, including a staggering 17-4 in the playoffs. To think that could be jeopardized, even for a moment, sends shivers down your spine.
From Last Year’s Nightmare to This Season’s Hot Start
Remember last year? Ugh, brutal. Mahomes’ 2025 campaign ended way too early, in Week 15, when he tore his ACL and LCL in his left knee against the Los Angeles Chargers on December 14. He had surgery right away, started rehab, and honestly, the guy is a machine. Rehab went super well, and he actually met his goal of being back for the Chiefs’ season opener. He even led them to a 31-10 win over the Denver Broncos on September 14. This year has been great for Mahomes so far. He’s been slinging it for 1,795 yards, tossing 12 touchdowns, and only four interceptions. That’s a solid start to the season, showing he’s back and then some. After a hit like that from Bailey, it makes you wonder if every big hit is going to bring back those injury flashbacks.
Chiefs Are Rolling, But Depth Is Key
The good news amidst the scare? Mahomes was back out there for Kansas City’s very next offensive drive. Talk about tough as nails! Still, this moment is a reminder of how quickly things can change. The Chiefs aren’t just relying on Mahomes, though. They actually remade their quarterback room over the offseason. Justin Fields, who’s started games for the Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, and even the New York Jets, is now their top backup. And they brought in Garrett Nussmeier, who was a star at LSU before they snagged him in the seventh round of this year’s draft, as the third-stringer. It shows the Chiefs are thinking ahead, but man, nobody wants to see anyone but Mahomes under center.
With Mahomes back on the field, the Chiefs can breathe a collective sigh of relief. Let’s hope this scare is just that: a scare, and he can keep his incredible 2026 season rolling without another hitch.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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