Patrick Mahomes' latest injury update brings relief to Chiefs fans after scary Jets moment

Kansas City Chiefs fans can finally breathe a little easier after Patrick Mahomes' frightening elbow injury against the New York Jets. The quarterback has received encouraging news following an MRI, but his availability for the upcoming game against the Atlanta Falcons remains uncertain. Mahomes suffered the injury during Sunday's matchup against the Jets on November 8. The Chiefs quarterback took an awkward hit from rookie defensive end David Bailey while attempting a pass, causing his right elbow to bend backward in an uncomfortable position.The moment immediately raised concerns as Mahomes briefly left the field with his arm hanging by his side. However, he managed to return to the game and helped Kansas City secure a 35-12 victory. Now, head coach Andy Reid has provided an encouraging update on his quarterback's condition.Andy Reid provides encouraging Patrick Mahomes injury updateSpeaking to reporters on Monday, Reid revealed that Mahomes' MRI results were more positive than negative."It was more positive news than negative news on Patrick," Reid said.The Chiefs coach also confirmed that Mahomes is currently considered day-to-day as the team monitors his recovery. Reid explained that the quarterback would need some rehabilitation to help reduce the soreness in his elbow. While the initial results have offered some relief, the team is not rushing to make a decision about his playing status. The encouraging news is particularly important for Kansas City, which is approaching a crucial stretch of the NFL season.Patrick Mahomes' MRI reportedly reveals no major damageThe initial concern surrounding Mahomes was the possibility of a more serious elbow injury after the awkward hit. However, the MRI reportedly showed no significant structural damage, with the injury being described as an elbow strain or sprain.That is a major relief for the Chiefs, considering how important Mahomes is to their offense. The quarterback also showed his toughness by returning to Sunday's game despite the discomfort. He finished the contest with 23 completions on 31 attempts for 242 passing yards and two touchdowns. Although the Chiefs managed to get the win, the biggest talking point afterward was naturally Mahomes' health.Will Patrick Mahomes play against the Atlanta Falcons?The biggest question now is whether Mahomes will be ready for Kansas City's Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 15. Reid has not guaranteed that his quarterback will be available, and the Chiefs are expected to monitor his recovery throughout the week.The first official injury report is expected on Wednesday, which should provide a better indication of whether Mahomes can participate in practice. If he is unable to practice fully, backup quarterback Justin Fields could be asked to take on additional preparation.For now, Kansas City has reason to be optimistic after receiving positive MRI news. However, the Chiefs will need to be careful with their franchise quarterback rather than risk making his injury worse. Mahomes avoiding significant structural damage is certainly encouraging, but fans will have to wait for another update before knowing whether he will take the field against Atlanta.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.