**** OFFICIAL Patrick Mahomes Injury Updates Thread ****

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Originally Posted by T-post Tom

I guess I’ll repeat what I posted previously: PMII is much more likely to get injured by playing on it sooner than later. Human biology. Texans also have a formidable pass rush with the second best number of sacks in the league. A healthy Wentz makes sense. And he will also benefit from the Chiefs’ defense getting back on track and the Texans’ offense not doing so well. One might also consider that the new configuration of the offensive line might get better with another game under its belt. And lastly, the Broncos & Steelers are currently better than the Texans. We do not want to see Carson forced to play either one of those teams due to another injury. And especially don’t want to see Carson starting in the playoffs. If Patrick gets injured on Saturday and he’s lost for the playoffs because he wasn’t healed enough to play: no 3 peat. You’re the one that’s being shortsighted.

He has a mild sprain. The risk of further injury is very low. If it wasn't, he wouldn't be a full participant in practice and they definitely wouldn't be considering letting him play in a game.

Their greatest chance to get the #1 seed is to win this weekend and Pat gives them the best chance to win. If they get the #1 seed, the whole team gets a couple weeks to rest and heal. 2 weeks is greater than 1 game. The whole team is greater than just Mahomes.

The goal of any NFL season is to maximize opportunities to win a championship. That's exactly what they should do and it appears that's exactly what they're going to do.

It's all just probabilities. And the probability of maximizing this opportunity is far greater if Patrick plays this weekend.