Mahomes suffers elbow injury but returns in Chiefs-Jets game

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Nov, 20:14 · Archive

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes injured his throwing elbow after a hit from Jets defender David Bailey but returned to play.

Patrick Mahomes took a hit to his right elbow from New York Jets edge rusher David Bailey as he was winding up to throw during the first half of the Chiefs' game. The impact caused the ball to come loose as a fumble, which was recovered by the Jets. Mahomes was left grimacing in pain and grasping his right arm as he walked off the field with trainers at his side.

After being checked by medical staff on the sideline, Mahomes attempted to throw to see if he could continue. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed the injury, saying Mahomes 'hurt his elbow a little bit so it's sore'. Despite the pain, Mahomes put his helmet back on as the half came to an end.

Remarkably, Mahomes returned to the game on Kansas City's next series before halftime. He threw a completion to tight end Travis Kelce and scrambled up the middle for a 7-yard gain to get his team into field goal range. The game went to halftime with Mahomes' status for the second half expected to be determined during the break.

How it is being reported

• Patrick Mahomes suffers apparent elbow injury on throwing arm but returns to face the New York JetsPatrick Mahomes took a hit to his right elbow while throwing and was left grasping his arm in pain, but stunned fans by returning to face the Jets.Fox News · 8 Nov, 19:53
• Patrick Mahomes grimaces in pain and grabs throwing arm after huge hit... as Chiefs head coach Andy Reid hails his 'tough' QBPatrick Mahomes grabbed his right elbow after taking a big hit against the New York Jets leaving the Kansas City Chiefs holding their breath over the health of their star quarterback.Daily Mail Sport · 8 Nov, 19:50

In this story: Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · New York Jets · David Bailey · Andy Reid · Travis Kelce

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