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Mahomes' Elbow MRI Clear, Chiefs Eye Week 10 Game
Confirmed
In Short: According to CBS Sports, Mahomes felt fine after the game but acknowledged that he would need to go through the usual recovery process before the Chiefs' Week 10 game against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Mahomes noted that his arm was hit by Jets edge rusher David Bailey during a second-and-4 play, causing his elbow to bend awkwardly backward.
Despite the scare, Mahomes returned to the game and finished with 23 completions on 31 attempts for 242 yards and two touchdowns.
In a postgame interview, Mahomes said he didn't feel like himself initially but gradually improved as the game progressed.
While the MRI results are positive, Mahomes' elbow will still be monitored over the next few days.
The Chiefs finished the 2025 season with a 6-11 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
What this adds
The Chiefs will face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10, and Mahomes will continue to be monitored for any potential issues with his elbow.
What's confirmed
- Mahomes noted that his arm was hit by Jets edge rusher David Bailey during a second-and-4 play, causing his elbow to bend awkwardly backward.
- Despite the scare, Mahomes returned to the game and finished with 23 completions on 31 attempts for 242 yards and two touchdowns.
- In a postgame interview, Mahomes said he didn't feel like himself initially but gradually improved as the game progressed.
- While the MRI results are positive, Mahomes' elbow will still be monitored over the next few days.
- The Chiefs finished the 2025 season with a 6-11 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
What's still developing
- His elbow bent awkwardly backward, and he left the field with his right arm hanging by his side.
- He left in visible pain but returned for the Chiefs' following offensive series.
- The Raiders will have tight end Brock Bowers available on Sunday when they play the Chiefs in a battle of undefeated AFC West rivals despite coming down with an illness in the morning.
- The Raiders led the Kansas City Chiefs through three quarters of their Sunday matchup before succumbing for their first loss under coach Klint Kubiak.
- While Ashton Jeanty plays through what continues to be an ankle injury, receiver Jalen Nailor was knocked out of the game against the Chiefs with a concussion.
- If true, not a good look for Simmons Sources: Josh Simmons told to leave Chiefs meeting by Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes Josh Simmons was kicked out of a team meeting by Chiefs coach Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes, but the OT later apologized, sources told NFL Network.
- Simmons “pushed back” and cited back and hip aches as his defense.