Patrick Mahomes injury update: QB will undergo tests after big hit vs. Jets

Patrick Mahomes took a very scary hit during the Kansas City Chiefs’ 35-12 win over the New York Jets in Week 9. Mahomes was sacked and fumbled during the second quarter. He was hit just as he was trying to throw the football and his arm was completely stopped. Mahomes was in great pain and fans feared the worst, but he somehow didn’t miss a single play. That’s the good news. The bad news is that he isn’t out of the woods yet. During his postgame press conference Mahomes confirmed that he would have tests done on his arm later on Sunday. Mahomes didn’t sound overly concerned. He was already talking about treatment to get ready for next week. Though he did admit that anytime there’s an injured knee or elbow, it’s scary. You can watch his entire postgame interview below. MORE: Taylor Swift’s outfit for Chiefs-Jets featured nod to Travis Kelce Patrick Mahomes addresses arm injury “From the stories you hear, whenever you can grab the ball and try to throw it, you can’t throw,” Mahomes explained. “Once I threw the football, I knew it wasn’t, hopefully, I haven’t done the test yet, it wasn’t ligament-type stuff, it was more muscle-type stuff. That’ll be important to kinda get worked out this week.” Mahomes said that they should have answers by the time Andy Reid addresses the media on Monday morning. After Reid gives an update on Mahomes, he might be asked to give on one Harrison Butker who missed another field goal this week and was booed off the field at halftime. Mahomes finished the game completing 23-of-31 passes for 242 yards and two touchdown passes. The Chiefs are now 6-2 and can catch the first place Denver Broncos in the standings with a win over the Falcons next week. — Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —