The Kansas City Chiefs were starting a stretch of three games in 11 days on Sunday.
They were up two scores on the Cleveland Browns in the fourth quarter.
Star QB Patrick Mahomes was having issues with both of his ankles. After being taped up, Andy Reid decided it was time to play it safe.
He sent in Carson Wentz to replace the great quarterback with a 21-7 lead.
The injury appeared to be his right ankle and it was suffered on a fourth-down play.
QB Patrick Mahomes is questionable to return with an ankle injury. pic.twitter.com/9smlzzr1dw
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 15, 2024
Patrick Mahomes walked out of the locker room on his own, before leaving on a cart. pic.twitter.com/1NPp0bObiz
— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) December 15, 2024
Mahomes spoke after the win.
#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is at the podium, talking about his ankle: “It’s hard to say right now. Adrenaline still going. Usually, it’s the day after (that you can tell). I feel like I could have finished the game under different circumstances. I think it was a smart decision to…
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) December 15, 2024
Update: Mahomes is considered week-to-week with the right ankle injury. That will be something to monior with the Texans up on Saturday and Steelers on Christmas for the Chiefs.
