Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes has high-ankle sprain, status for Texans game unclear
Additional testing confirmed that Patrick Mahomes suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Chiefs' win over the Browns.DECEMBER 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
Chiefs have built a team that can win if Patrick Mahomes gets hurt. That moment may have arrived
The Chiefs have built a team that can win if Patrick Mahomes gets hurtDECEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has high-ankle sprain, status for Houston remains unclear, AP source says
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a high-ankle sprain and his status for this week’s game against Houston remains in question, a person familiar with the results told The Asso...DECEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press
Cedric Tillman - Could return to action Week 16 Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday he's "hopeful" that Tillman (concussion) will be available for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Tillman has missed three consecutive games while progressing though the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, but it appears that he's trending in the right direction for Week 16. Stefanski offered similar optimism regarding the status of tight end David Njoku (hamstring), who missed Week 15's loss to the Chiefs. Getting both Tillman and Njoku on the field would provide a notable boost to Cleveland's receiving corps behind Jerry Jeudy, a development that would be particularly helpful with Nick Chubb (foot) having suffered a season-ending fracture.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
David Njoku - Optimism for Week 16 Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that he's "hopeful" Njoku (hamstring) will be able to suit up for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com report...
Impact Stefanski offered similar availability for Cedric Tillman (concussion), as both he and Njoku were sidelined for Cleveland's 21-7 loss to the Chiefs in Week 15. After Jameis Winston was benched in favor of Dorian Thompson-Robinson versus Kansas City, however, it remains to be seen who will be under center on the road against the Bengals, even if Njoku manages to retake the field. Wednesday's first official practice report will reveal more details regarding the standout tight end's health.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Mahomes - Dealing with mild high-ankle sprain Mahomes (ankle) has been diagnosed Monday with a 'mild' high-ankle sprain and is considered week-to-week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Mahomes was forced out of Sunday's 21-7 win over the Browns in the fourth quarter, leaving backup Carson Wentz to close out the contest. Now, with the Chiefs facing a short turnaround for Week 16's matchup against the Texans on Saturday, then a road matchup against Pittsburgh on Christmas coming Week 17, Mahomes' availability for the remainder of the regular season is murky at best. Currently, at 13-1, Kansas City has a two-game lead on Buffalo, at 11-3, for the top seed in the AFC, and the Chiefs have already clinched a playoff spot. The team figures to take a cautious approach to Mahomes' health in order to prioritize his effectiveness for the postseason, making it appear especially likely that Wentz starts Saturday versus Houston. For Week 17 and Week 18, though, playoff standing could potentially factor into decisions made on Mahomes' availability.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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