Patrick Mahomes Aims to Play Despite Injury

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is determined to play against the Houston Texans on Saturday despite suffering a high-ankle sprain during last week's victory over the Cleveland Browns. He emphasized the importance of not risking his team's success and stated that he would only play if he feels capable of winning. Mahomes has been actively working on his recovery and received treatment immediately after the game, with head coach Andy Reid noting that the team's approach to Mahomes' status will be day-by-day. While Mahomes has a history of playing through injuries, he acknowledged that the current sprain is less severe than a previous one he suffered during the playoffs. The Chiefs, currently 13-1, are in a strong position for the playoffs, but Mahomes is aware of the importance of being fully healthy for the postseason. If Mahomes cannot play, backup quarterback Carson Wentz is prepared to step in.