Should Mahomes play this week?

[BigRedChief]

Doctors medically cleared him to play last week. He said publicly that if it was a playoff game, he’d played.

It’s your decision. Should Mahomes play this week against the Vikings?

[BossChief]

You’re a fool if you think they should rush him back on the field before he’s healed and the line isn’t in the best place to protect him.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by BossChief

You’re a fool if you think they should rush him back on the field before he’s healed and the line isn’t in the best place to protect him.

No shit, the question is, how do YOU know he is healed or not? Like his ankle I keep hearing about, has ANYONE said anything about his ankle this whole time that makes it concerning? Or even knee for that matter? The only report I have heard is he looked great before the GB game.

His dad did an interview said Pat told him he had no swelling an no pain in his knee from the get go. So what exactly are we protecting here for another 2+ weeks?

Half this board is full of people bitching that Clark, Fisher, Watkins and company are pussies and then posting they are afraid Mahomes plays after being off for 3 weeks, just wait until the bye.

You think Rodgers, Brady, Brees, or even Rivers just sits to sit? Pfttttt.

Every game counts. Period.

[BossChief]

Swelling and pain come from tears and other ligament damage. His knee didn’t have tears, but the ligament stretched when the kneecap got displaced. When that happens, it takes time for it to tighten up. During that time, there is a significant risk of re-injury and if that happens it’s a very serious injury because one of the ligaments is already compromised.

The problem with him playing against Minnesota is their pass rush against our OL is a bad matchup. They will almost positively get to the QB throughout the game. With Mahomes ankle also being an issue, his mobility is compromised...but his heart isn’t.

For me, that’s too many X factors to be able to let the most important player for the organization (and arguably the whole sport) play.

For someone more reckless, it’s not a big deal.

To me, that’s too many details and too much risk after such a short amount of time.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Swelling and pain come from tears and other ligament damage. His knee didn’t have tears, but the ligament stretched when the kneecap got displaced. When that happens, it takes time for it to tighten up. During that time, there is a significant risk of re-injury and if that happens it’s a very serious injury because one of the ligaments is already compromised.

The problem with him playing against Minnesota is their pass rush against our OL is a bad matchup. They will almost positively get to the QB throughout the game. With Mahomes ankle also being an issue, his mobility is compromised...but his heart isn’t.

For me, that’s too many X factors to be able to let the most important player for the organization (and arguably the whole sport) play.

For someone more reckless, it’s not a big deal.

To me, that’s too many details and too much risk after such a short amount of time.

Yup better sit him until the playoffs.

[Katie]

How you gonna feel if they play him and he gets put out for the year?

[rabblerouser]

Originally Posted by Wallcrawler

Matt Moore played well, and just as Andy ****ed Mahomes over in the Texans game, he did the same to Moore in this one. Surrendering the ball on 4th n 3 was unfathomably stupid.

Rest Mahomes, and let the backup earn his money.

If Reid keeps shoving his head up his ass, its not gonna matter who is under center anyway. Hes already waved the white flag and offered up his anus to the opposing team in two games with both qbs.

Get Patrick healthy enough to sprint and pull off the miracle plays its going to require to overcome Andys pant shitting on the sidelines.

A gimpy, non mobile Mahomes is a recipe for disaster. With the way injuries have been, it may just not be our year. Not risking the franchise on a coach who refused to protect him and run the football.

Reid has been complete ass this year.

Agreed.

[BlackOp]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

Firstly the Pats have the Ravens, Cowboys, Eagles and Bills still to play as well as a match up with us. So there is still a chance we could catch them IF we were to beat them and win out from here on. But in reality even if that doesn't happen what about getting a buy? We can't just sacrifice that for the sake of being overly cautious.

Realistically there are 3 teams + Chiefs vying for the 2nd seed (bye)..Texans/Colts/Ravens. Obviously, Colts/Texans are in the same division...and KC already beat the Ravens.

Ravens play the Texans soon...and the Colts/Texans play each other.

Colts just barely beat the Donks...so I dont think they are all that great.

11-5 will probably get you the 2nd seed maybe 10-6...AFC is dogshit. 8-8 would probably be enough to win the West. Raiders would have to go 5-4/Chargers 5-3 to get to 8-8. LAC have Packers, Vikings and KC x2 plus they play the Raiders twice. Raiders already lost to KC...

It's in KC's interest to root for NE Sunday night...if they want the 2nd seed.

[Sure-Oz]

No, he should rest it more. I still don't want him to play next week.

[YontsRBake]

Originally Posted by BlackOp

Realistically there are 3 teams + Chiefs vying for the 2nd seed (bye)..Texans/Colts/Ravens. Obviously, Colts/Texans are in the same division...and KC already beat the Ravens.

Ravens play the Texans soon...and the Colts/Texans play each other.

Colts just barely beat the Donks...so I dont think they are all that great.

11-5 will probably get you the 2nd seed maybe 10-6...AFC is dogshit. 8-8 would probably be enough to win the West. Raiders would have to go 5-4/Chargers 5-3 to get to 8-8. LAC have Packers, Vikings and KC x2 plus they play the Raiders twice. Raiders already lost to KC...

It's in KC's interest to root for NE Sunday night...if they want the 2nd seed.

I can’t see it at 10-6. I think whoever wins the South between Colts or Texans will have at least 11 wins. Plus both hold the tiebreaker vs us so we need to get 1 game above them. I think we’d need to be 12-4.

[BlackOp]

Originally Posted by YontsRBake

I can’t see it at 10-6. I think whoever wins the South between Colts or Texans will have at least 11 wins. Plus both hold the tiebreaker vs us so we need to get 1 game above them. I think we’d need to be 12-4.

Depends... Jags arent a push over and usually split same with the Titans.

The South is a fairly even division....I dont think the Colts are that much better than either of them.

Texans have the Ravens, Colts and Patriots coming up....plus 2 against the Titans.

[Red Dawg]

In my mind getting a bye week is a long shot at this point. Lose this week and we won't get one for sure. This is not a must win for us. We can still win our division even with another loss. Let Mahomes rest another week and come back next week. Not worth risking his health for the year.

[scho63]

Here's an idea:how about we start OJ in his Mahomes costume?

He could take a stab at it

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by Katie

How you gonna feel if they play him and he gets put out for the year?

1 week will change the risk? I don't believe that.

[GloryDayz]

If they adopt the 2015 Manning tactic (to protect Peyton's all-but-broken neck!!!) of getting the ball out of his hands in 3 seconds or less and never roll out, and never run the ball, he'll be fine. But a Mahomes that doesn't wait for more than 3 seconds, who doesn't roll out, and is no threat to run, isn't going to be the Mahomes we need.

[King_Chief_Fan]

Originally Posted by GloryDayz

If they adopt the 2015 Manning tactic (to protect Peyton's all-but-broken neck!!!) of getting the ball out of his hands in 3 seconds or less and never roll out, and never run the ball, he'll be fine. But a Mahomes that doesn't wait for more than 3 seconds, who doesn't roll out, and is no threat to run, isn't going to be the Mahomes we need.

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