Kansas City, Mo. – Chiefs fans breathed a sigh of relief Sunday when quarterback Patrick Mahomes returned to the field after a brief elbow scare. The injury occurred when New York Jets defensive end David Bailey made contact, causing Mahomes to clutch his throwing arm and pause the drive.
Quick treatment and positive outlook
Mahomes explained that he received immediate treatment on the sidelines and later at the team’s facility and at home. He said the early intervention helped prevent a worse situation. “We’re in a better spot than we were after the game,” Mahomes told reporters on Wednesday. “I was able to get some treatment after the game as well.”
Medical evaluation shows no major damage
Chiefs trainer Julie Frymyer worked on reducing swelling in Mahomes’ elbow during the game. An MRI performed after Sunday’s contest revealed no further damage, allowing the quarterback to finish with a solid performance: 23 completions on 31 attempts for 242 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
“I got a lot of swelling really quickly and with that swelling I wasn’t throwing the ball the way I usually do,” Mahomes said. “After talking to the doctors, I feel like I’m in a great spot. Now it’s just about pain management and getting back to 100 percent.”
Coach Reid’s confidence
Head coach Andy Reid had already labeled Mahomes “day‑to‑day” on Monday, but the three‑time Super Bowl MVP expressed no doubt about his availability for the upcoming road game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10. “I’ll be able to be out on the practice field, throw the ball and do all that different type of stuff and we’ll continue this process throughout the entire week so that I can be 100 percent on Sunday when we get to Atlanta,” Mahomes said.
Looking ahead to Atlanta
The Chiefs (6‑2) are slated for a 12 p.m. CT kickoff in Atlanta on Sunday. With the quarterback’s elbow feeling better and the medical staff optimistic, Kansas City’s offense is poised to continue its strong start to the season. Fans can expect Mahomes to lead the attack as the team seeks to improve its 3‑6 record against the Falcons.
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