Nothing has gone right for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025. As they were facing playoff elimination in Week 15, star quarterback Patrick Mahomes was tackled awkwardly and stayed down late in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Mahomes was running and was tackled from behind. When he was contacted, his left leg got stuck in the turf and his knee bent awkwardly. The star quarterback instantly grabbed for his knee.
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Patrick Mahomes injury update
Mahomes did not return to the game. Gardner Minshew took over and threw an interception that lost the Chiefs the game. Kansas City has been eliminated from playoff contention, so Mahomes could end up sitting the remainder of the season regardless of the severity of his injury.
Mahomes was helped to the locker room by trainers after the game with a towel over his head.
Patrick Mahomes was helped to the locker room after leaving the field.
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Mahomes was tended to on the field by trainers, but eventually he walked off under his own power. The quarterback was then shown walking along the sideline, putting into question how severe the injury could be.
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This article will be updated.