Patrick Mahomes injury update: Chiefs QB hurts knee vs Chargers

Patrick Mahomes was forced out of Sunday’s Chiefs vs Chargers game in the fourth quarter after suffering a knee injury. The Kansas City quarterback went down while grabbing at his left knee and did not return to the field, leaving Chiefs fans and analysts waiting for an official update from the team.

Patrick Mahomes injury clouds Chiefs’ loss to Chargers

Mahomes appeared to react immediately to contact before collapsing to the turf, a play that halted momentum for Kansas City in a critical Week 15 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Gardner Minshew came in to replace him and was picked off to end the game in a Kansas City loss and end their postseason hopes.

Early social posts from fans at the game show Mahomes slow to get up and favoring the leg before being helped off the field.

Before today’s incident, Mahomes had been listed as a full participant on the Chiefs’ Week 15 injury report despite dealing with lingering knee soreness throughout the season.

There has been no official word yet on the severity of the injury, what exactly Mahomes is dealing with, or his status for upcoming games. The Chiefs are in a tight playoff race and Mahomes is their franchise centerpiece.

Stay tuned. We’ll update this story as more official information becomes available.

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