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

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by O.city

Do we not think other guys need rest too? Rest when you have the 1 seed locked up.

Basically 1 more week of hell for 3.5 of rest if they take care of business in the next 2 games.

Tough stretch but the payoff will be worth it

[O.city]

That's kinda the way I see it.

"Guys this sucks, I don't like it, but it is what it is. The only way out is thru, so buckle down and win these next 2 and then you have plenty of time to do whatever you need to."

[Graystoke]

How we doing today??

[ThaVirus]

Eagerly awaiting the practice footage we get on Wednesday

[PAChiefsGuy]

There's too many variables for me to answer this question in a smart way but I'll do my best.

I would rest him unless the injury risk is very small. Wentz is capable of coming in and doing a good job for one game. This isn't a playoff game. There's no need to act like it is.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy

There's too many variables for me to answer this question in a smart way but I'll do my best.

I would rest him unless the injury risk is very small. Wentz is capable of coming in and doing a good job for one game. This isn't a playoff game. There's no need to act like it is.

If they lose to the Texans and the end result is playing a game on wildcard weekend then yeah, it's not just any regular season game. Especially with the injuries and wear and tear this team has had.

Getting the #1 seed is a HUGE deal. You can't just hand wave it away.

[O.city]

Well, think it through somewhat.

Teams are defensively playing them to throw those balls. Gonna have to complete some of em to back em up.

[Warrick]

This is not about getting rest especially when you have an O-line that doesn't protect very well and you're playing against a playoff team who is second in the league in sacks! Yeah, let's let them tee off on gimpy Mahomes and possibly lose him for the playoffs too. Play Wentz a game or two and move forward with a healthier Mahomes, it's bad enough Mahomes ranks at the top as the most hit QB this year (108 times).

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Warrick

This is not about getting rest �� especially when you have an O-line that doesn't protect very well and you're playing against a playoff team who is second in the league in sacks! Yeah, let's let them tee off on gimpy Mahomes and possibly lose him for the playoffs too. Play Wentz a game or two and move forward with a healthier Mahomes, it's bad enough Mahomes ranks at the top as the most hit QB this year (108 times).

Coward

[Warrick]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

Coward

Says the dumbest poster on this site.

[PAChiefsGuy]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

Coward

That's not being a coward it's about making a calculated strategic decision.

If he can play the and reinjury risk is small, then yes play him. But if the reinjury risk is high, I don't see why you rush him out there for a nonplayoff game for a team whose goal is the Super Bowl and what would be a first time ever three-peat. Especially when you consider the shortened time-span between games for these last 3.

Wentz is a capable backup and Reid knows how to design plays to make an offense w Wentz good enough to win. Don't forget we can pound the ball w Pacheco/Hunt as well.

Chiefs have yet to score over 30-pts all season w Mahomes at QB. This team wins with defense most of the time and that can continue this Sunday for one game.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy

That's not being a coward it's about making a calculated strategic decision.

If he can play the and reinjury risk is small, then yes play him. But if the reinjury risk is high, I don't see why you rush him out there for a nonplayoff game for a team whose goal is the Super Bowl and what would be a first time ever three-peat. Especially when you consider the shortened time-span between games for these last 3.

Wentz is a capable backup and Reid knows how to design plays to make an offense w Wentz good enough to win. Don't forget we can pound the ball w Pacheco/Hunt as well.

Chiefs have yet to score over 30-pts all season w Mahomes at QB. This team wins with defense most of the time and that can continue this Sunday for one game.

The strategic decision is to get the #1 seed while it's there for the taking and rest everybody going into the playoffs.

You're trying to play prevent and hope that the rest of the team stays healthy around Pat without any rest while they're playing TWO GAMES (Denver and Wild Card weekend) they don't even have to play if they win the next two.

You go on about how the offense with Wentz will be fine and then end your post talking about how it hasn't been good even with Mahomes. What gives you the idea that Andy can just dial up an offense and make it work with Wentz when he hasn't really been able to that for Pat in 14 games? Also our running game is bad. Defenses don't respect it all. Running the ball more would just shorten the game.

The rest angle just makes zero sense. Win the #1 seed and the WHOLE team will be rested and ready for the playoffs. If Pat's ankle is worse than everybody thought it becomes even more dire. He rests a week, doesn't get better soon enough, and then they miss the #1 seed. Pat is once again playing in two games that he wouldn't have to play in otherwise.

You're actually INCREASING the injury risk over time by subjecting him to more games and thus more hits.

[PAChiefsGuy]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

The strategic decision is to get the #1 seed while it's there for the taking and rest everybody going into the playoffs.

You're trying to play prevent and hope that the rest of the team stays healthy around Pat without any rest while they're playing TWO GAMES (Denver and Wild Card weekend) they don't even have to play if they win the next two.

You go on about how the offense with Wentz will be fine and then end your post talking about how it hasn't been good even with Mahomes. What gives you the idea that Andy can just dial up an offense and make it work with Wentz when he hasn't really been able to that for Pat in 14 games? Also our running game is bad. Defenses don't respect it all. Running the ball more would just shorten the game.

The rest angle just makes zero sense. Win the #1 seed and the WHOLE team will be rested and ready for the playoffs. If Pat's ankle is worse than everybody thought it becomes even more dire. He rests a week, doesn't get better soon enough, and then they miss the #1 seed. Pat is once again playing in two games that he wouldn't have to play in otherwise.

You're actually INCREASING the injury risk over time by subjecting him to more games and thus more hits.

Even if the Chiefs lose tomorrow they win the next 2 games - they get #1 seed. So I don't understand this 'I'm increasing the injury risk over time...." statement you made when there are too many variables to say that if Chiefs lose (and they may not) that the season is basically over and they won't get the #1 seed.

Wentz is one of the better backups in the NFL, Reid knows how to design plays for him due to his time in Philly, and our D is solid. Chiefs are also at home. They can win w him.

And the strategic goal for this team is to win the SB, not get the #1 seed. Those are two very different things. Mahomes has repeatedly said what the goal for this team is this season and that's a SB victory.

That said I believe in Reid especially when it comes QBs. I've said that way before Mahomes got here, so I know he will make the right decision. I'm not overly worried about it. We'll see what happens.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Warrick

This is not about getting rest �� especially when you have an O-line that doesn't protect very well and you're playing against a playoff team who is second in the league in sacks! Yeah, let's let them tee off on gimpy Mahomes and possibly lose him for the playoffs too. Play Wentz a game or two and move forward with a healthier Mahomes, it's bad enough Mahomes ranks at the top as the most hit QB this year (108 times).

It's entirely possible that Mahomes plays this weekend AND he's healthy for the playoffs.

It's amazing to me that so many can immediately jump to the worst case scenario.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

It's entirely possible that Mahomes plays this weekend AND he's healthy for the playoffs.

It's amazing to me that so many can immediately jump to the worst case scenario.

Cowards. Big time. I may have to expand the GDT review to include this one.