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Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes will be out for the remainder of the season as he suffered a torn ACL on Sunday in a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, according to multiple reports.
Mahomes’ knee buckled while struggling and when he was hit by Chargers defensive end Da’Shawn Hand. They helped him off the field and he limped to the locker room. An MRI reportedly confirmed the extent of the damage.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes clutches his knee after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
The quarterback wrote a message to fans when news of his injury became known.
“I don’t know why this had to happen,” Mahomes wrote on
Chiefs coach Andy Reid offered a bleak outlook for Mahomes while speaking to reporters after the loss.
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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh (98) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 14, 2025. (Jay Biggerstaff/Image Images)
“…It didn’t look good,” Reid said when asked if he knew if Mahomes’ injury was serious. “I mean you guys saw it. We’ll see where it goes.”
The loss to the Chargers also meant the Chiefs will not make the postseason. Kansas City has reached the AFC Championship every season since 2018. They have reached the Super Bowl in each of the last three seasons, winning two titles in that span.
Mahomes will finish the season with 3,398 passing yards and 22 touchdown passes.
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Kansas City is 6-8 on the year.
