Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hasn’t missed a single game in the defending Super Bowl champions’ 2024 campaign.
However, he has taken several brutal hits this season—including a particularly punishing blow against the Cleveland Browns in Week 15—that have threatened to knock him out of action.
Mahomes was listed on Kansas City’s injury reports for Week 16, but will he be available for the Chiefs’ matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday, December 21?
Patrick Mahomes injury update
Mahomes was listed with a high ankle sprain on Kansas City’s injury report this week after taking a crushing hit against the Browns on Sunday.
Despite his condition, Mahomes was a full participant in all of the Chiefs’ practice sessions this week and will be under center against the Texans this afternoon.
How long will Patrick Mahomes be out?
While Mahomes looked like he might be questionable for Kansas City’s matchup against Houston, he isn’t expected to miss any time due to his condition.
Chiefs QB depth chart
Should Mahomes need to come out of the game this afternoon, veteran signal-caller Carson Wentz will be available to replace him.