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Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Dealt Major News on Sunday
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The Kansas City Chiefs have been eliminated from the NFL playoffs .
Kansas City went into Week 15 having to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers to keep their playoff hopes alive, led by head coach Andy Reid.
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After going to the Super Bowl for three straight seasons, the Chiefs were looking to make another run, having been known as the top team in the AFC nearly every year Patrick Mahomes has been the starter.
While the pressure was on the Chiefs, they were dealt some major news regarding an injury in Week 15.
In the fourth quarter of the game, Patrick Mahomes went down with an apparent knee injury. Mahomes was helped off the field with less than two minutes remaining in the game.
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The Chiefs eventually lost 16-13 to the Chargers. They lost their third straight game and will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
Mahomes was helped to the locker room after leaving the field. Andy Reid mentioned after the game that it's listed as a left knee injury and Patrick Mahomes will have an MRI on Sunday night or Monday.
The Kansas City Chiefs will now head back to the drawing board with three games remaining in the regular season.
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Patrick Mahomes finished the loss to the Los Angeles Chargers with 160 yards, completing 16-of-28 pass attempts. While Mahomes didn't connect on a single touchdown, he threw an interception against the Chargers.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes against the Houston Texans.Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Throughout the Kansas City Chiefs' season, Mahomes has posted 22 touchdowns and 3,587 yards with a 62.8 completion percentage. Mahomes currently ranks No. 3 in the NFL in terms of total passing yards this season.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 14, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
