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Patrick Mahomes Injury Update: After X-Rays Provide Good News MRI Deemed Necessary as AFC Championship Game Looms Large

Published 01/22/2023, 4:00 AM EST

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The Kansas City Chiefs came out strongly in the divisional round game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The fans were full of joy after the Chiefs sealed another AFC Championship berth. Patrick Mahomes delivered what he had said. However, the team was disappointed following the game because Mahomes injured his ankle. But there is a positive update regarding the QB1’s ankle.

During the game’s first half, Patrick Mahomes suffered an ankle injury after being squished between two Jaguars athletes. The QB1’s ankle got twisted when he fell to the ground. After the tackle, the Grim Reaper was limping off when he went to the sidelines. Backup QB Chad Henne took care of the rest in the first half. Mahomes eventually returned in the second half and completed the game before having his ankle densely taped.

Is the Gunslinger’s ankle in trouble?

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Adam Schefter gave a positive update on Patrick Mahomes’ leg as the injury scare grows. The initial X-rays on his ankle came out negative, which is a good sign for the Chiefs. However, there is a risk of a high ankle knee sprain that could affect the QB1 in the AFC Championship. On Sunday, the athlete would have an MRI to get a broad picture of the situation.

Despite having issues, Patrick Mahomes did not stop throwing touchdowns after returning in the second quarter. The QB1 contributed to the win and confirmed their berth in the AFC playoff game.

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The Kansas City Chiefs may keep the athlete’s health as their primary priority. But they are at a pivotal juncture in the postseason, and the franchise would need to have Mahomes at maximum capacity.

Mahomes’ determination is solid, and Andy Reid is in awe of the quarterback.

Andy Reid speaks up on Patrick Mahomes after the divisional game

The Chiefs had a grim situation with Patrick Mahomes when he hurt his ankle during the game. The hit looked brutal, raising several concerns over the franchise’s postseason run. But the QB1 returned and won the game, and Andy Reid seems happy about it.

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After the game, Andy Reid mentioned via NFL.com, “He’s a tough kid. So, he wanted to be in there. He wanted to be competing. It’s a tribute to him and his competitiveness. However, you got to make sure he’s physically OK where he can protect himself. If he can’t then he can’t play, and we have to go to the next guy. But he’s a tough nut.”

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Will the Gunslinger be able to heal up before a crucial game? It is subject to witness.

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Pavitra Shome

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Pavitra Shome is an NFL author at EssentiallySports. He began writing while working for an online news portal and holds a Master's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Although Pavitra enjoys watching WWE, Gronk and Brady turned him into an NFL aficionado.
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