2 weeks Ago By Dan Treacy
The Chiefs' hopes for a perfect season were still intact entering Monday night's game against the undermanned Buccaneers, but their focus shifted far away from the standings in the fourth quarter. QB Patrick Mahomes had to be helped up and helped off the field after suffering an apparent lower-leg injury on a touchdown pass to Samaje Perine, tying the game at 17. Mahomes appeared to be in significant pain, though he was able to walk off under his own power by the time he approached the sideline.
Still, it was enough for the Chiefs to see their season — and their hopes of a Super Bowl three-peat — flash before their eyes. Here's what you need to know about Mahomes' injury suffered on "Monday Night Football." Patrick Mahomes injury update Mahomes suffered what the Chiefs described as an ankle injury on the touchdown pass, but he was cleared to return to the game after a brief checkup on the sidelines.
Patrick Mahomes had to be helped off the field after this non-contact injury pic.twitter.com/06HMkKXV8D It was a non-contact injury, which sparked immediate concern about the severity.
Mahomes appeared to take an awkward step on the touchdown to Perine, and he was visibly shaken up as he sat on the field while his teammates celebrated. Nevertheless, Mahomes was able to get back on the field in a tied game. The two-time MVP is no stranger to playing through ankle injuries, as he suffered a high-ankle sprain in the divisional round two seasons ago but only missed a small portion of the game and ultimately led the Chiefs to a Super Bowl win.
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