How Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is pushing to play through sprained ankle this week

— Once the X-ray scan revealed no broken bones in his right ankle, quarterback Patrick Mahomes knew exactly how his workday Sunday would end. “I wasn’t doing high knees or anything like that,” Mahomes said smiling, a joke referencing quarterback Russell Wilson’s time with the Denver Broncos. Luckily, I have a great wife who will take care of the kids while I’m in the building for 12 hours or whatever it is.” Patrick Mahomes goes through stretching during practice on Tuesday with both ankles heavily taped #Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/MntfyJumPT — Matt Foster December 17, 2024 In his eighth season, Mahomes understands that every minute matters when trying to maximize a truncated rehab to heal a damaged ankle as much as possible before next week’s game. Patrick Mahomes is going to be the reason that Kansas City wins a Super Bowl — if it happens.” If Mahomes needs to sit out, Reid said, “We have full trust in Carson.” Wentz, an eight-year veteran, finished Sunday’s game in place of Mahomes. It’s not fun always coming in the next day.” GO DEEPER NFL Power Rankings Week 16: Eagles, Bills the new 1-2, plus team MVPs While Mahomes was a full participant during Tuesday’s lighter-than-usual practice, the Chiefs still don’t know the answer to another important question: Who will be the starting left tackle?