Patrick Mahomes injury update: Chiefs receive worrying news after quarterback's painful moment against Jets

The Kansas City Chiefs finally had something to celebrate after ending their losing streak with a convincing 35-12 victory over the New York Jets on November 8. However, the result came with an anxious moment for Chiefs Kingdom. Patrick Mahomes appeared to hurt his throwing arm after taking a heavy hit in the second quarter. The sight immediately raised concerns about his availability, particularly given his previous knee injury. Fortunately, Andy Reid offered an encouraging update after the game, giving Kansas City fans reason to breathe a little easier.Andy Reid provides Patrick Mahomes injury update after Chiefs beat JetsPatrick Mahomes' injury scare briefly shifted attention away from Kansas City's impressive performance. The quarterback was strip-sacked by Jets defender David Bailey in the second quarter and immediately grabbed his throwing arm. He appeared uncomfortable, prompting concerns about a potentially serious problem.However, Mahomes stayed in the game and continued leading the Chiefs' offence. Team physical therapist Julie Frymyer worked on his arm between plays, helping him manage the discomfort.After the game, Andy Reid confirmed that the three-time Super Bowl MVP had suffered soreness around his elbow. The head coach did not appear overly concerned about the situation but acknowledged that Mahomes could experience discomfort the following day.“I’m sure he’s going to be sore tomorrow. Julie worked on him on the sideline, keeping him loose. She did a nice job with it,” Reid said.Reid had also addressed the injury during the broadcast, offering a reassuring assessment of his quarterback's toughness.“He hurt his elbow a little bit. It’s sore, but he came back,” Reid told CBS senior reporter Tracy Wolfson. “He’s a tough kid.”Patrick Mahomes opens up about elbow pain after Chiefs victoryMahomes did not hide the fact that the incident initially frightened him. Having spent months recovering from a torn ACL suffered against the Los Angeles Chargers in December, another injury was understandably the last thing he wanted.Still, the 31-year-old made it clear that he would not leave the field unless the situation forced him to.“I mean, if I’m able to play, I’m going to play,” he told reporters. “It scares you at moments. I feel good now. Obviously, it didn’t feel great.”Mahomes also explained why he eventually felt more comfortable continuing the game. After testing his throwing arm on the sidelines, he believed the problem might involve muscle soreness rather than ligament damage.“From the stories you hear, whenever you can grab the ball and try to throw it, you can’t throw. Once I threw the football, I knew it wasn’t, hopefully, I haven’t done the test yet, it wasn’t ligament-type stuff, it was more muscle-type stuff,” he said. “That’s be important to get worked out this week.”The quarterback plans to continue treatment with Frymyer during the week. Although his initial assessment offered encouragement, further testing will be important to determine the full extent of the problem.For Kansas City, keeping Mahomes healthy remains a priority as the Chiefs look to build on their victory and regain momentum for the remainder of the season.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.