Patrick Mahomes re-aggravated his high ankle sprain in the second quarter of Super Bowl LVII.
At 3 and 15, the now two-time MVP couldn’t find anyone open downfield, so he took off and ran. However, he was tackled and his ankle sprained.
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Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts on the sideline after an apparent injury during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Mahomes suffered a sprained ankle in the divisional round against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was forced to waste some time in that game before returning later.
He was also limping off and on during the AFC Championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
A high ankle sprain is typically a four to six week injury.
Mahomes did not have an injury designation before the game, but Chiefs owner Clark Hunt admitted he was not 100%.
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs limps off the field after an apparent injury during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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«The great thing is Patrick is a very fast healer and he was able to be ready to play the AFC Championship game in a week because of that high ankle sprain and he did an amazing job, including the pivotal play late in the game that helped us win it: on his legs, Hunt said last week.
«He’s doing very well this week. I don’t know if he’ll be 100%, but I’m sure he’ll tell you otherwise,» he continued.
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs lies on the field with an apparent injury during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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«I wouldn’t say he’s 100%, but the coaching staff works with him relentlessly. I guess it would be a tribute to both of us, for Pat to come back for more and for those guys who criticize him,» head coach Andy. Reid said Tuesday.
The Chiefs trail 24-14 at the half, and if Mahomes has any limited ability, it could be more of a problem for the Kansas City Chiefs.