UPDATE: Per Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes will start this Saturday’s contest against the Texans. This coming after Mahomes was a full participant in Chiefs’ practice on Tuesday and Wednesday.
It’s a difficult matchup for Mahomes, as the Texans are allowing just 5.9 yards per opponent pass attempt this season — the lowest mark of any AFC squad. Mahomes is also averaging just 0.42 fantasy points per drop back in 2024, which is tied for 23rd among qualified QBs with the likes of Jameis Winston and Aaron Rodgers. As such, Mahomes probably isn’t the best option for DFS this weekend, though his presence does help the viability of Travis Kelce and DeAndre Hopkins. — Garion Thorne
The Kansas City Chiefs possess the NFL’s best record at 13-1, but they may have hit a speed bump as the regular season enters the home stretch.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered an ankle injury during the Week 15 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Now, his status for the Chiefs’ upcoming matchup with the Houston Texans may be in question.
Will Mahomes play in Week 16?
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, tests confirmed that Mahomes suffered a mild high-ankle sprain. The superstar quarterback is considered week-to-week with the injury.
Original reporting from Rapoport indicated the Chiefs will know more as the week continues. As of Tuesday, Mahomes was listed as a full practice participant, which is an encouraging sign the star may be able to play after all.
Veteran quarterback Carson Wentz would be next in line to start if Mahomes misses time. He only threw two passes after Mahomes exited the game against Cleveland, but completed both attempts for 20 yards.
The Chiefs play a condensed schedule over the next two weeks. The matchup with Houston will take place Saturday, so Kansas City is on a slightly shorter week than usual. Their Week 17 contest with the Pittsburgh Steelers is scheduled for Christmas Day, which is the following Wednesday, so they’ll operate on short rest for both of their upcoming games. — Keagan Smith
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