Patrick Mahomes elbow injury scare against Jets, Digi Mart USA News: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes left Sunday’s game against the New York Jets with an injury scare after a hit to his throwing elbow, but was able to return and help lead a 35-12 win.
After the game, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Mahomes underwent a postgame MRI that did not reveal a major injury.
The hit took place in the second quarter on a sack that forced a fumble. Mahomes’ right elbow bent awkwardly on the play, and he fumbled the ball.
He was in clear pain after the hit and walked to the sideline holding his right arm. The Jets took over possession after recovering the fumble.
Mahomes was able to throw on the sideline and returned to the field before the end of the half after the Chiefs retook possession of the ball. He did not appear to be affected by the injury scare, finishing the day 23 of 31 passing for 278 yards, an average of 7.8 yards per attempt, with 2 touchdowns and no turnovers.
“If I’m able to play, I’m going to play,” Mahomes said after the game. “It scares you in moments when you get pains in certain areas of your body, so obviously I didn’t feel great.
I was able to get it worked on a little bit, especially at halftime, and was able to go out there and play the rest of the game.”
Mahomes said he felt good after the game. “I’m sure I’ll be sore tomorrow, but we’ll get right to it and work on it.”
