Patrick Mahomes suffered an ankle injury during the game against the Cleveland Browns on December 15, 2024. Before leaving the game, he had a decent performance with two touchdown passes. His status for the upcoming game against the Texans is uncertain, and Carson Wentz has stepped in as the starting quarterback for the Chiefs in the meantime. However, Mahomes later indicated that the injury may not be serious as he participated fully in practice just a few days later.
- Mahomes' ankle injury raises concerns for his availability in the next game.
- Carson Wentz will be the starting QB for the Chiefs until Mahomes is cleared to play.
Patrick Mahomes | QB
Injury
Week 15
2 carries
14 rush yards
159 pass yards
2 pass TDs
- Completed 19 of 38 pass attempts for 159 yards and two TDs before leaving the game.
- Participated fully in practice shortly after the injury, indicating it may not be serious.
Carson Wentz | QB
Pickup
- Takes over as starting QB for the Chiefs in Mahomes' absence.
- Will need to perform well to keep the Chiefs competitive.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Will rely on Carson Wentz as the starting QB until Mahomes can return.
- Need to maintain offensive performance despite the injury to their star quarterback.