Patrick Mahomes already has a target on his back as the star quarterback of the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. Coming up on a short week to face the AFC South-leading Houston Texans, that target is increasing ten-fold.
Mahomes was listed as a full participant on the Chiefs’ Tuesday practice report, an initial good sign for the quarterback after he exited Week 15’s win over the Cleveland Browns with a mild high ankle sprain. Yet, coach Andy Reid declined to name a starting quarterback for Saturday’s game against the Texans, noting that backup Carson Wentz would be ready to go if Mahomes needed extra rest.
