Could Patrick Mahomes have avoided a major injury after Chiefs QB’s MRI results?

Patrick Mahomes avoided a potentially serious injury after an MRI on his throwing elbow revealed no major damage following the Kansas City Chiefs’ 35-12 victory over the New York Jets. The Chiefs quarterback was left clutching his arm after a defender struck his throwing elbow late in the first half. Despite the concern on the sideline, Mahomes remained in the game and helped Kansas City secure a comfortable win. He finished with 242 passing yards and two touchdowns from 23 completions on 31 attempts, although he admitted his throwing was affected after the incident. Patrick Mahomes’ elbow strain will be monitored after MRI Mahomes had initially suggested that he would undergo further testing after the game to understand the extent of the injury. Speaking to reporters, he said: “We are gonna go do some testing here whenever I get done with this media stuff … and we’ll get a better understanding of it,” Mahomes said. “I feel like out of half, I wasn’t throwing the ball the way I wanted to. But as the game went on … I thought I kinda started throwing the ball better toward the end of the second half.” The initial results brought welcome relief for the Chiefs, with NFL insider Ian Rapoport reporting that the MRI had not revealed a major injury. Rapoport shared on X: “#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes underwent an MRI following today’s win and sources say the tests did not reveal a major injury. Mahomes’ elbow strain/sprain will be monitored over the next few days for pain and swelling. But so far, so good. Mahomes did go back in the game.” That means Kansas City will continue monitoring Mahomes for pain and swelling rather than dealing with a confirmed major injury. The Chiefs are scheduled to face the Atlanta Falcons in their next game, giving the quarterback time to be assessed before returning to action. However, Mahomes is not the only injury concern for Andy Reid. Wide receiver Xavier Worthy also suffered a hamstring strain against the Jets and has no confirmed return timetable. Kansas City had already been linked with potential receiver additions, including Brian Thomas Jr. and Josh Downs. Worthy’s injury could make strengthening Mahomes’ supporting cast an even bigger priority as the trade deadline approaches. Who is ‘Lennox’ the Corgi? Viral dog steals the show during NFL’s Panthers vs. Broncos clash ‘The only thing’: Skip Bayless says Shedeur Sanders did something vs Saints that he did not like Patriots’ Drake Maye makes worrying admission after three interceptions in Packers loss