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Tim Capurso

Patrick Mahomes Leaned on Familiar Face to Help Him With Injury Rehab

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Chiefs at Huntington Bank Field on December 15, 2024. | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will start vs. the Houston Texans on Saturday. It’s a welcome bit of news for the organization after the three-time Super Bowl MVP suffered an ankle injury following an awkward tackle during the fourth quarter of the team's 21-7 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 15.

While there was some speculation, helped along by the words of Chiefs coach Andy Reid, that Kansas City might lean on backup Carson Wentz on a short week, Mahomes made it clear to reporters that his plan was to attack his rehab.

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