Mahomes appeared to have his ankle and knee injured on a hit by Jacksonville’s Arden Key. Instead of leaving the game, the 2018 NFL MVP remained on the field despite being clearly hobbled, finishing the remainder of the drive: six plays following the injury, which also included a break between the first and second quarters.
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Here is video of the injury and Mahomes’ begrudging exit to receive treatment. He was ruled questionable to return with a knee injury, but was later seen on the sideline throwing passes as he watched backup Chad Henne take over the Chiefs’ offense.
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Here is a sampling of reactions from throughout the NFL world to Mahomes’ injury:
