Mahomes' Injury Clouds Chiefs' Playoff Push

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, suffered an ankle injury during the fourth quarter of their 21-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns, causing him to leave the game and be replaced by Carson Wentz. The injury occurred after Mahomes was hit by two Browns defenders while attempting a fourth-and-3 pass, resulting in a visible limp. Despite being listed as questionable to return, Mahomes did not re-enter the game and stood on the sidelines, showing signs of discomfort. This injury comes at a challenging time, as the Chiefs are scheduled to play three games in 10 days, which Mahomes had already expressed concerns about due to the physical toll. Mahomes completed 19 of 38 passes for 159 yards with two touchdowns before exiting, while Wentz, who had not played this season, completed two passes for 20 yards. The Chiefs are aiming to secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC, and Mahomes' availability will be crucial for their upcoming games.