Kansas City — Coach Andy Reid told local reporters on Monday that quarterback Patrick Mahomes is “day to day” after a throwing‑elbow injury that occurred late in the first half of the Chiefs’ 35‑12 victory over the New York Jets. The injury happened when Jets edge rusher David Bailey stripped Mahomes on a sack, causing the ball to come loose and leaving the two‑time MVP’s arm dangling at his side.
Injury details and immediate response
Mahomes was sacked twice by Bailey in a three‑play stretch on Sunday. On the second sack, Bailey’s hit struck Mahomes’ elbow, prompting a brief sideline examination. Despite the discomfort, Mahomes returned to the game the next time Kansas City had possession and finished with 242 passing yards and two touchdowns.
Reid emphasized that the news is “more positive than negative” and that the focus now is on rehabbing the soreness. “It looks like it’s just a matter of rehabbing there, and getting rid of some of the soreness, and we’ll just see where it goes from there,” he said.
Other injuries on the roster
The Chiefs also listed wide receiver Xavier Worthy and right tackle Jaylen Moore as day‑to‑day. Worthy pulled up with a hamstring injury after making a catch along the sideline, while Moore suffered a right‑ankle issue. Both injuries add to an already thin depth chart: wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is out with a fractured ankle, and left tackle Josh Simmons remains on injured reserve with a back problem. The loss of Worthy and Moore could force Kansas City to rely on third‑string players when they travel to Atlanta to face the Falcons on Sunday.
Kicker situation remains undecided
Reid also addressed the ongoing debate over kicker Harrison Butker. The veteran missed his 17th field goal since the start of last season, the most in the NFL over that span, and the miss was repeated after a penalty nullified the first attempt. Reid said he has not yet decided whether to bench Butker in favor of former All‑Pro Justin Tucker, who was signed to the practice squad a few weeks ago after serving a 10‑game suspension for a personal‑conduct violation.
“With Butker, I haven’t made any decisions yet. I’m just going to evaluate everything and go forward from there,” Reid explained. “I haven’t decided on reps during practice. I haven’t done any of that right now. Just going through and evaluating and we’ll go from there.”
Looking ahead
The Chiefs, now 6‑2, will travel to Atlanta on Sunday to take on the Falcons, who sit at 3‑6. Kansas City will need to manage the lingering soreness in Mahomes’ elbow while also addressing the depth concerns at receiver and tackle. The upcoming trade‑deadline on Tuesday could see the Chiefs explore additional options to shore up those positions.
Reid added that Mahomes is in good spirits, noting, “He’s in good spirits today. I have seen him today. He’s in good spirits today.” The quarterback’s optimism, combined with the coaching staff’s measured approach to rehabilitation, offers a hopeful outlook for the Chiefs as they continue their push toward the postseason.
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