8 months ago
Patrick Mahomes Injures Knee in Loss to Chargers
Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, got hurt in his left knee during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
He had to leave the game and is waiting for an MRI to find out how bad the injury is.
The Chiefs lost the game, which means they won't be in the playoffs this year.
Mahomes said he's sad but will come back stronger.
The Chargers' coach and teammates showed respect and concern for Mahomes.
He completed 16 out of 28 passes for 189 yards and scored a touchdown by running 12 yards.
This season, he has thrown for 3,587 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
Patrick Mahomes injured his left knee during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers and had to leave the field.
The Kansas City Chiefs lost the game, eliminating them from the playoffs for the first time in Mahomes' career.
Mahomes is awaiting an MRI to determine the severity of his knee injury.
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and Mahomes' teammates expressed concern and respect for him.
Mahomes completed 16 of 28 passes for 189 yards and scored a 12-yard rushing touchdown in the game.
- Who
- Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback
- What
- Injured his left knee during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers
- Where
- At the game against the Los Angeles Chargers
- When
- During the final minutes of the game on Sunday
- Why
- While scrambling outside the pocket, he was taken down from behind, causing a potential hyperextension of his left knee
Key facts
- Player
- Patrick Mahomes
- Injury
- Left knee
- Team
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Opponent
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Game Outcome
- Chiefs lost, eliminated from playoffs
- Passing Stats
- 16/28, 189 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing Stats
- 12-yard TD
- Season Stats
- 3,587 yards, 22 TD, 11 INT
Quotes
Andy Reid
Head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs
“Patrick hurt his left knee. We'll get an MRI (Monday) or this evening whenever they get him in there.”
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“I don't know but it didn't look good. I mean you guys saw it. We'll just see where it goes”
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Patrick Mahomes
Quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs
“Don't know why this had to happen. And not going to lie it's hurts. But all we can do now is Trust in God and attack every single day over and over again. Thank you Chiefs kingdom for always supporting me and for everyone who has reached out and sent prayers. I Will be back stronger than ever.”
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Jim Harbaugh
Head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers
“I hope Patrick (Mahomes) is OK. He is one of the greatest competitors of all- time in the history of the game. I have total respect for him and just hope he's OK. Prayers and thoughts are with him. I hope he dodged a bullet.”
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Gardner Minshew
Backup quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs
“I don't think I've ever respected anybody I play with more. I've never seen anybody I play with give so much of themselves to the team. I have more confidence in him than anybody to come back better than ever.”
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