Mahomes Injury Updates Thread

[Chiefspants]

Figured it would be more ideal to give this its own thread than the Jaguars gamethread.

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UPDATE: Courtesy of KCChiefsFan88 -

X-Rays were negative, source said. That’s the good news. But it does appear to be a high-ankle sprain for Patrick Mahomes. https://t.co/nGJTkeg07h

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 21, 2023

Postgame UPDATE 2: Courtesy of KCConnection

Chiefs’ QB Patrick Mahomes will undergo an MRI on Sunday to gain further clarity on the ankle injury he suffered during Saturday‘a Divisional Playoff win over the Jaguars, per source. Initial X-rays on Mahomes’ ankle were negative.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 22, 2023

UPDATE 3: Courtesy of King - High Ankle Sprain Confirmed

MRI today confirmed that Chiefs’ QB Patrick Mahomes suffered a high ankle sprain during Saturday’s win over the Jaguars, per league source. “Nothing more than that,” said one source, and Mahomes has said he plans to play in next Sunday’s AFC Championship Game.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 22, 2023

UPDATE 4: Got asked to add this report from Arrowhead Pride to the OP: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2023/...chiefs-presser

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Who was that idiot on here claiming that Hamilin is actually dead and they've been using a body double?

It’s the latest Q rumor. It’s all over social media. Still haven’t heard why would anyone or the shield do such a thing.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Rumor is that Mahones may be at 50% by game time. CEH is out for 2 months with the same injury.

I think he still plays like patrick but only as a pocket passer.

Seriously dude? Rumors from who? Everything points to Mahomes being way way way better than 50%.

[TLO]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Rumor is that Mahones may be at 50% by game time. CEH is out for 2 months with the same injury.

I think he still plays like patrick but only as a pocket passer.

Rumor from where?

[wazu]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Seriously dude? Rumors from who? Everything points to Mahomes being way way way better than 50%.

Everything but the actual announced diagnosis, you mean?

[Sassy Squatch]

BRC legitimately just said he's seen a rumor that Mahomes may be about 50% at game time then followed it up with saying there's a bunch of rumors that Damar Hamlin is dead and the NFL/Bills are using a body double, like 5 posts afterwards.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by wazu

Everything but the actual announced diagnosis, you mean?

You do realize that the term "High ankle sprain" doesn't explain the severity correct? It could be mild to severe, it appears this one is mild.

You also know they have said this one isn't as bad as the one in 2019 where he never missed a snap over it and played well correct? Was he only 50% when he threw for 443 yards and 4TDs against the Raiders?

[RunKC]

Considering Mahomes did not have a boot, reporters said he was moving fine after the game and the fact he has an extra day?

He’s at 75% at worst. He’s getting the toradol shot and won’t feel anything for the half life of 5 hours

[arrwheader]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Considering Mahomes did not have a boot, reporters said he was moving fine after the game and the fact he has an extra day?

He’s at 75% at worst. He’s getting the toradol shot and won’t feel anything for the half life of 5 hours

Yea, there is just way too much being reported that he is doing well despite the injury. It appears to be mild. Obviously he won't be 100% but won't be surprised to see him appear closer than not to it out there. Hope the O line can keep him upright, i am sure i will panick if he comes up gimpy later in the game after playing on it.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

BRC legitimately just said he's seen a rumor that Mahomes may be about 50% at game time then followed it up with saying there's a bunch of rumors that Damar Hamlin is dead and the NFL/Bills are using a body double, like 5 posts afterwards.

2 totally different situations. The line movement cause is real. But it’s still a rumor. Lines move all the time in Vegas based on rumor or maybe BS.

The other is just looney bin shit.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

2 totally different situations. The line movement cause is real. But it’s still a rumor. Lines move all the time in Vegas based on rumor or maybe BS.

The other is just looney bin shit.

Lines move based on which way people are betting

[wazu]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

You do realize that the term "High ankle sprain" doesn't explain the severity correct? It could be mild to severe, it appears this one is mild.

You also know they have said this one isn't as bad as the one in 2019 where he never missed a snap over it and played well correct? Was he only 50% when he threw for 443 yards and 4TDs against the Raiders?

I'm aware of all of this. If it was anything other than mild I don't see any world where Mahomes would even be in discussion to play. And in early 2019 it was his left leg, which will be different from a throwing platform. If you notice, there were just about zero rushing yards early in 2019. That doesn't sound like something way north of 50% overall. We also had good to great play at both tackle positions.

Trying to put a percent on all of this may be futile. I'll settle for him being able to throw from a stable-ish platform at 90%, but not run around much at all, which probably balances it all down to somewhere closer to 50% of creating the magic that Mahomes is capable of.

[arrwheader]

Originally Posted by wazu

I'm aware of all of this. If it was anything other than mild I don't see any world where Mahomes would even be in discussion to play. And in early 2019 it was his left leg, which will be different from a throwing platform. If you notice, there were just about zero rushing yards early in 2019. That doesn't sound like something way north of 50% overall. We also had good to great play at both tackle positions.

Trying to put a percent on all of this may be futile. I'll settle for him being able to throw from a stable-ish platform at 90%, but not run around much at all, which probably balances it all down to somewhere closer to 50% of creating the magic that Mahomes is capable of.

We need the game plan we had against the Bucs, where we just flicked the ball out in 2 seconds. Quick passes and keep him upright, hope a big one opens up you feel is worth the risk. Run the ball.

Surely Andy won't go all pat holds the ball for 5 seconds.

[bsp4444]

Originally Posted by -King-

Lines move based on which way people are betting

Yes, but why are they betting a certain way? That is based on information, real or not. Your statement might just as well of read "Lines move because people are living", because if they're not, the lines don't move.

[htismaqe]

Jesus Christ, you'd think Because Chiefs was still a thing around here.

Mahomes might not be 100% but anybody that thinks they're going to trot him out there at 50% is reeruned.

He's going to play and he's going to play well. Stop being pussies.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by bsp4444

Yes, but why are they betting a certain way? That is based on information, real or not. Your statement might just as well of read "Lines move because people are living", because if they're not, the lines don't move.

Right now, the public is betting on the Bengals because they look unstoppable and Mahomes has an injury. It's Wednesday. Wait and see what the line does closer to game time.