Earlier this week, Patrick Mahomes mentioned he did not wish to put himself in “hurt’s approach” and wished to “shield” himself after sustaining an obvious ankle sprain.
Now, it appears Mahomes has nothing to be anxious about.
The 2-time NFL MVP is off the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ harm report and is sweet to go for Saturday towards the Houston Texans.
Head coach Andy Reid instructed reporters Thursday Mahomes will “seemingly” play.
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Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes watches play in the course of the second half towards the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photograph/David Richard)
The harm comes at an inopportune time with the Chiefs in a stretch of three video games in 11 days on account of taking part in on Christmas Day, a uncommon Wednesday NFL contest.
“It’s not a great feeling,” Mahomes instructed reporters final week concerning the schedule. “You by no means wish to play this quantity of video games on this wanting time. It’s not nice to your physique. However, on the finish of the day, it’s your job, your occupation. You need to come to work and do it.
“All you are able to do is give attention to the sport. The apply you could have that day,” he added. “I attempt to put together my physique all yr lengthy for this stretch. That is tailoring my exercises, tailoring the way you apply and put together, and the coaches do a fantastic job of caring for us on the apply subject. We apply as exhausting as anyone, however they know the way to dial it again when wanted.”
Mahomes injured his ankle within the fourth quarter Sunday towards the Cleveland Browns. X-rays had been unfavorable, however backup Carson Wentz entered the sport for a short interval.
Mahomes mentioned he wished to “be capable to transfer” and “get out of the best way” if he had been to take the sphere this weekend.
Cleveland Browns defensive sort out Mike Corridor Jr. (51) and linebacker Devin Bush (30) rush Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) in the course of the second half at Huntington Financial institution Area in Cleveland Dec. 15, 2024. (Ken Blaze/Imagn Photos)
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“You do not wish to go on the market and put your self in hurt’s approach. It is soccer. You are going to take hits, however you need to have the ability to shield your self,” Mahomes mentioned this week.
“I do not wish to restrict the sport plan,” Mahomes mentioned. “That is one other factor for me. I would like to have the ability to nonetheless be capable to transfer across the pocket so we’re not simply sitting in a single spot the entire total recreation and main the D-line to get after it. So, it is about me discovering that steadiness and seeing the place I am at and, like I mentioned, I will not know till nearer to the tip of this week.”
The Chiefs are in a race to keep up their maintain on the highest seed within the AFC. At 13-1, they’ve the most effective file within the league and have a two-game lead over the Buffalo Payments for a first-round bye. However the Payments would maintain the tie-breaker over the Chiefs in the event that they end with the identical file as a result of Buffalo beat Kansas Metropolis, 30-21, Nov. 17.Â
Cleveland Browns defensive sort out Dalvin Tomlinson (94) helps up Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after a sort out in the course of the third quarter at Huntington Financial institution Area in Cleveland Dec. 15, 2024. (Scott Galvin/Imagn Photos)
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A win would enhance the Chiefs to 13-1 and nearer to clinching the highest seed within the AFC.
Fox Information’ Ryan Gaydos and Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.
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