The status of Patrick Mahomes’ ankle was widely discussed before Saturday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans.
While there was some doubt during the week about whether the star quarterback would play against the Texans, he was able to complete the Chiefs’ practice on Thursday.
Mahomes was cleared to play and finished Saturday’s 27-19 victory over Houston with 260 passing yards.
But the three-time Super Bowl winner turned heads when he managed to stay upright after nearly being tripped and sprinted into the end zone to score the game’s first score.
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Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs passes past Danielle Hunter (55) of the Houston Texans in the first quarter of a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Jason Hanna/Getty Images)
Mahomes was sidelined in the fourth quarter of the Chiefs’ Week 15 game against the Cleveland Browns. Backup quarterback Carson Wentz replaced Mahomes and finished the 21-7 victory over the Browns with 20 passing yards.
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Mahomes’ 15-yard run on Saturday marked the longest rushing touchdown of his career. Moments after Mahomes crossed the goal line, announcer Noah Eagle wondered, “What broken ankle?”
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 21, 2024. (Jay Biggerstaff/Image Images)
This was not the first time Mahomes suffered an ankle injury.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes bites his mouthguard during warmups before a game against the Denver Broncos on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
During the 2022 NFL postseason, Mahomes suffered what appeared to be a sprained ankle in a divisional round playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The victory over the Texans improved the Chiefs’ record to 14-1. Kansas City had already clinched a playoff spot after winning the AFC West for the ninth consecutive year.
