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After suffering a high ankle sprain in the win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC divisional round, everyone has been wondering what Patrick Mahomes’ status might look like at the start of the practice week for the AFC Championship Game. It took some by surprise when Andy Reid revealed ahead of practice on Wednesday that Mahomes completed their morning walkthrough and he expected him to be a full participant in practice.
“We’ll see, but I think he’ll probably do everything,” Reid said, via Chiefs Wire. “But we’ll see.”
Sure enough, when the injury report was released (see below), Mahomes was revealed to be a full participant in practice. When he injured his ankle in Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season, it was the same story. He was back out there on Wednesday and listed as a full participant in practice. Mahomes says that this injury, while similar in some ways, is different from the ankle sprain he suffered back then.
“Yeah, it’s very similar, just a different ankle,” Mahomes said, via Chiefs Wire. “Especially, different ankles at the quarterback position, you’re playing off of and throwing off different stuff. So the last one was the leg that I landed on, so I had to find ways to throw where I could land and keep it in the right spot. This time I’ll have to find ways to push off and still make throws the right way. Definitely similar in a sense, but different limitations that I’ll have to work through.”
Mahomes intends to get a grasp on what those limitations might be during the practice week and attack them. If he’s successful, there’s no reason that fans shouldn’t expect to see the same Mahomes we know and love out there against the Bengals on Sunday.
KC Laboratory - How Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes latest injury update will impact his play:
KCSN’s Kent Swanson, Matt Lane, and Craig Stout recap the Kansas City Chiefs win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and give updates on Patrick Mahomes' injury before looking ahead to the Chiefs' matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Wednesday Injury Report:
Chiefs:
DNP: None.
LP: WR Mecole Hardman (Pelvis).
FP: QB Patrick Mahomes (Ankle), LB Willie Gay Jr. (Toe), and RB Jerick McKinnon (Ankle).
Bengals
DNP: G Alex Cappa (Ankle), OT Jonah Williams (Knee), and DT D.J. Reader (NIR - Rest).
LP: LB Joe Bachie (Foot), CB Tre Flowers (Hamstring), and DE Sam Hubbard (NIR - Rest).
FP: C Ted Karras (Knee).
Key:
DNP (Did Not Participate), LP (Limited Participant), FP (Full Participant), NIR (Not Injury Related).
Notes:
The Chiefs are not required to report the practice status of Clyde Edwards-Helaire or Jody Fortson until they’ve been activated to the 53-man roster.
One On One - Eric Stonestreet shares love of Chiefs, Kansas City and postseason expectations
Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Jeff Allen and defensive lineman Mike DeVito sit down with Eric Stonestreet to talk about his journey as a fan, expectations for Andy Reid and Co., plus his love for Kansas City.
PFWA On-Field Awards Update:
For the second time in his career, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes was named PFWA’s MVP.
Chiefs rookie DE George Karlaftis was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team opposite Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson.
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Remember, vote for Kansas City Chiefs 2022 NFL Fan of the Year Nominee Dr. Amy Patel. You can vote multiple times until polls close on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Click the image above to listen to KCSN’s BJ Kissel exclusive interview with Dr. Patel.
KCSN Update:
KCSN’s Matt Lane sits down with Brett Kollmann to break down the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals scheme and talk about matchups to watch in the AFC Championship game this Sunday.
Quotable:
“For me, I’ve been waiting on this moment my whole life. So, for me to continue to be myself and go out there and follow the leaders. Take it play by play and let the game come to me. - Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco on the feeling heading into the AFC title game
“I’m sure a lot of the guys are aware of the comments that they’re making. I’ve been playing against this team since I entered the NFL, so it’s nothing new to me. The Bengals, they’ve always been the rah-rah team and you know they back it up. That’s what they’ve been doing this whole season, so it’s just moreso for us to go out there and play ball and have fun and put on my shoulders and helmet.” - Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster on Bengals’ trash talk
Quick Hits:
From the Podium: If you’re the overly-analytic type, here’s a look at Patrick Mahomes stepping off the podium following his press conference today courtesy of Fox 4 K.C.’s Harold R. Kuntz.
From the practice field: Here’s a brief look at Patrick Mahomes warming up at practice courtesy of Arrowhead Pride’s Pete Sweeney.
From Wat’s Island: After his one-handed interception in the AFC divisional round, Jaylen Watson had a surprise waiting for him from the NFL when he arrived at the team facility on Wednesday. He’s the brand new owner of a “random” PED test.
NFL championship round schedule:
Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3:00 p.m. ET - Eagles vs. 49ers - NFC Championship Game
Sunday, Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. ET - Chiefs vs. Bengals - AFC Championship Game
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