Mahomes Magic is Back: Chiefs’ QB Shrugs Off Ankle Injury, Leads Team to TD
Patrick Mahomes just proved to everyone that there is no need to be concerned about his ankle.
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback’s status for this weekend was in question throughout the week due to a high ankle sprain he suffered in last week’s win over the Browns.
But, on the final day of practice, Mahomes was removed from the injury report and he took the field with the team as the starting quarterback for Saturday’s game.
And then, on the team’s opening drive, he ran the ball in for a 15 yard touchdown, putting the Chiefs on the board early.
He proved everyone who was doubting him wrong.
Plus, he went five-of-six on the opening drive for 37 yards, along with rushing for 27 yards. It took a total of 11 plays and 6:26 off the clock for the Chiefs to score.
The initial injury happened towards the end of last week’s game.
Faced with a fourth-and-3, leading by 14 points, Chiefs HC Andy Reid opted to keep star QB Patrick Mahomes on the field. Not only did the play result in an incomplete pass and turnover on downs, but disaster struck. The K.C. offensive line was crumpled by Cleveland’s pass rush, and Mahomes was bent backward with his legs trapped beneath him, leading to an apparent lower-body injury. He limped off the field and had his right ankle heavily taped on the sidelines.
But, he quickly bounced back and made sure that his team wouldn’t be without him.
Moral of the story: never bet against Mahomes.
