Patrick Mahomes’ ankle injury came at an inopportune time for the Kansas City Chiefs as they begin the final stretch of the 2024 season toward the playoffs.
Mahomes suffered the injury against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, days after complaining about having to play three games in a span of 11 days. NFL Network reported that he suffered a slight sprain to his upper ankle.
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Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr., #51, and linebacker Devin Bush, #30, tackle Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, #15, during the second half at Huntington Bank Field on December 15, 2024 in Cleveland. (Images by Ken Blaze-Imagn)
Matt Ryan, the former NFL MVP who led the Atlanta Falcons to a Super Bowl appearance, said Monday that the Chiefs should rest Mahomes until the playoffs.
“If it were me, I’d sit him down. I think it’s more important to have him healthy for the final stretch of the playoffs, and the ankles are tough,” he said on “CBS Sports HQ.” “I know he’s done it in the playoffs before, and he’s outplayed it and played really well, but those are playoff games.
“I look at this regular season, they have a two-game lead in the AFC, they have these two games in a row. Maybe you can bring him back for Week 18 so he can get some rhythm going into the playoffs, but we’ll see which one.” is the extent of the injury and how it heals over the next few days.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, #15, walks to the sideline during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 15, 2024 in Cleveland. (Images by Scott Galvin-Imagn)
“I wouldn’t have any qualms about giving him some rest and making sure he’s healthy. In my opinion, you have to keep him as fresh as possible if you want to advance toward his third Super Bowl.”
Mahomes has dealt with ankle injuries in the past.
In 2023, he left a playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played with a sprained ankle in Super Bowl LVII when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles.
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson, #94, helps Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, #15, after a tackle during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field on December 15, 2024 in Cleveland. (Images by Scott Galvin-Imagn)
It’s unclear what the Chiefs will do at this point. They have a game on Saturday against the Houston Texans and then will hit the road on Christmas Day to play the Pittsburgh Steelers.
