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John Dillon

Will Patrick Mahomes play this week? Injury updates for Chiefs QB

The Kansas City Chiefs have dealt with injuries all season, and seemed to be in trouble when star quarterback Patrick Mahomes took a hard hit to his ankle against the Cleveland Browns in Week 15.

Will Mahomes be able to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day in Week 17?

Patrick Mahomes injury update

Mahomes is still dealing with an ankle injury he sustained in Week 15, but it didn’t affect his ability to participate in Kansas City’s practice session on Monday.

How long will Patrick Mahomes be out?

The reigning Super Bowl MVP is expected to play through his ankle injury, barring an unforeseen setback.

Mahomes did not have to miss the Chiefs’ Week 16 game against the Houston Texans on Saturday.

Chiefs QB depth chart

Should Mahomes have to miss the Chiefs’ matchup against Pittsburgh on Christmas Day, veteran signal-caller Carson Wentz would take his place under center in Andy Reid’s offense.

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