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

[wazu]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

You guys are eventually going to learn who Mahomes is. Eventually.

He is a really great dude and smart as hell.

But he is an insane person, competitively. He's not the kind of person that you know. He is not only the best player at this sport, he is the kind of guy who will grit out a practice if it means earning a "FP" on the injury report and forcing the other team to raise their eyebrows. He doesn't give a shit. He wants to win as much as you love your kids.

I just say all of this so that we have our expectations where they need to be. It's conceivable he's going to walk as normal as possible and just grit it out to shut up everyone. He doesn't want to be questioned.

That said, all that said: seeing him walk like that is miles better than having him walk like he did at the Jags game.

It's a high ankle sprain, though. A high ankle sprain. Humans were not meant to be upper caliber athletes on a high ankle sprain.

Probably the best summary of what is really going on here.

[Chieftain]

So a buddy of mine at work happens to be a bengals fan. He is from Cincinnati so he grew up rooting for the team. He told me yesterday that he feels very nervous about this game because he thinks Mahomes is scarier when he plays within the pocket. When he gets out of the pocket is where they feel they can contain him. Said Chiefs are a whole different animal compared to Buffalo.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

It's unreal.

What is this guy made of?

Super strong rubber bands and vibranium

[wazu]

A quick jog from Patrick Mahomes during our Wednesday media look. pic.twitter.com/bIvF80jgbI

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) January 25, 2023

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

Is it just me or are slow deliberate movements tougher to do when injured than quick instinctive movements?

I’ve always felt that walking on a sprain or just slowly moving my ankle sometimes hurt worse than actually playing a sport.

Is there anything to that? Or just me?

Definitely not an expert on the subject.

I think it's just you...

I've had a few pretty good ankle sprains and straightforward movements like walking had little/no impact on it. Then if I tried to cut/turn on it, that was extremely uncomfortable. And if I mis-stepped and rolled it a bit it was like lightning in my leg.

That's really my biggest issue. In a football game there WILL be times that someone hits that ankle or he toe-picks it or just gets knocked over and puts it out there to brace on instinct.

And man, that shit is going to HURT. And it's gonna take a bit for that pain to work itself down to a dull roar.

I have no question that it will be sound enough to play on and even push off of. But when the bullets start to fly it will be inevitable that shit happens to it that hurt like a MFer. And as tough as he is, he ain't immune to it.

[Chieftain]

Looking good here
https://twitter.com/pgsween/status/1...vy168fHeL87pYw

[TEX]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

You guys are eventually going to learn who Mahomes is. Eventually.

He is a really great dude and smart as hell.

But he is an insane person, competitively. He's not the kind of person that you know. He is not only the best player at this sport, he is the kind of guy who will grit out a practice if it means earning a "FP" on the injury report and forcing the other team to raise their eyebrows. He doesn't give a shit. He wants to win as much as you love your kids.

I just say all of this so that we have our expectations where they need to be. It's conceivable he's going to walk as normal as possible and just grit it out to shut up everyone. He doesn't want to be questioned.

That said, all that said: seeing him walk like that is miles better than having him walk like he did at the Jags game.

It's a high ankle sprain, though. A high ankle sprain. Humans were not meant to be upper caliber athletes on a high ankle sprain.

You will learn who Mahomes really is...
Eventually.
He is not human.

Let's GO!

[Direckshun]

Originally Posted by Chieftain

So a buddy of mine at work happens to be a bengals fan. He is from Cincinnati so he grew up rooting for the team. He told me yesterday that he feels very nervous about this game because he thinks Mahomes is scarier when he plays within the pocket. When he gets out of the pocket is where they feel they can contain him. Said Chiefs are a whole different animal compared to Buffalo.

There are actually upsides to the injury limited Mahomes a bit.

When the Bengals drop 8 and kept a spy, it has completely negated Mahomes' roll out game. It's been three games and Mahomes got better this year with it, but he still struggled to adjust. Last year he was completely flabbergasted.

Now that Mahomes won't be rolling out as much, and isn't as much of a scramble threat, it's possible the Bengals play a more conventional style.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Originally Posted by wazu

A quick jog from Patrick Mahomes during our Wednesday media look. pic.twitter.com/bIvF80jgbI

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) January 25, 2023

OMG OMG OMG OMG

[BleedingRed]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

There are actually upsides to the injury limited Mahomes a bit.

When the Bengals drop 8 and kept a spy, it has completely negated Mahomes' roll out game. It's been three games and Mahomes got better this year with it, but he still struggled to adjust. Last year he was completely flabbergasted.

Now that Mahomes won't be rolling out as much, and isn't as much of a scramble threat, it's possible the Bengals play a more conventional style.

I wish our offense had more traditional PA

[Imon Yourside]

[MahomesMagic]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

There are actually upsides to the injury limited Mahomes a bit.

When the Bengals drop 8 and kept a spy, it has completely negated Mahomes' roll out game. It's been three games and Mahomes got better this year with it, but he still struggled to adjust. Last year he was completely flabbergasted.

Now that Mahomes won't be rolling out as much, and isn't as much of a scramble threat, it's possible the Bengals play a more conventional style.

Let the Bengals drop 8 we need to feed Pacheco.

[Titty Meat]

He's going to be in alot of pain especially with that wind chill Sunday night

[BleedingRed]

Originally Posted by MahomesMagic

Let the Bengals drop 8 we need to feed Pacheco.

This,

But I doubt they will the early game shit is when we need to take deep shots if possible. Because they are going to think we are going to come out conservatively

[Direckshun]

Originally Posted by MahomesMagic

Let the Bengals drop 8 we need to feed Pacheco.

Brother, McKinnon was steamrolling the Bengals in the AFCCG against a light box.

Their DTs are better now than they were then, but our primary RB is also much better. Pacheco has a shot at 7 yards/carry unless the Bengals pack the box on an injured Mahomes.

Edit: This is starting to get off topic however.