Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has returned to practice for the Chiefs, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. This comes just six days after Mahomes left Kansas City’s Thursday night game with a dislocated kneecap. 
As one of the most transcendent players in the NFL since becoming the Chiefs starter in 2018, Mahomes’ status has massive implications for the AFC playoff picture. Andy Reid revealed that backup quarterback Matt Moore would take the majority of first-team reps, but was unwilling to rule Mahomes out for Sunday’s matchup against the Packers.
Mahomes currently leads the league in a number of key passing categories and has been an integral part of the Chiefs 5-2 start. Throughout the start of the season, Mahomes had been playing through an ankle injury and some had called for Kansas City to rest him in last Thursday’s matchup against Denver. Instead, Mahomes went down when in a rather unprecedented development, his kneecap was dislocated during a quarterback sneak.
Many around the league were worried that Mahomes would miss an extended period of time. While it is unclear whether he will able to return by this Sunday, it is still a good sign that Kansas City will be able to welcome him back to the field soon.
“As one of the most transcendent players in the NFL since becoming the Chiefs starter in 2018”
Transcendent… after 12 months? GTFOH!!!!
That’s pathetic.
Seriously. The labels placed on this kid after accomplishing absolutely nothing is ridiculous
Nothing? He’s the reigning MVP!
It’s been 1 season. 1
In which he won the MVP, and put up mostly unheard of numbers. He’s not unproven.
EXACTLY! He won MVP in year one. He deserves the labels.
Year 2. He couldn’t bear out the mighty Alex Smith in year 1
Plenty of players have had 1 good season early in their careers.
First year as a starter in the NFL.
First player to throw for over 3,000 yards in his first ten games (3,185)[73]
Most touchdown passes thrown through first three career games (10)
Most touchdown passes thrown through first two games of a season (10)
Most touchdown passes thrown through first three games of a season (13)
Most touchdown passes thrown through first eight career games (22)
Most touchdown passes thrown through first ten games of a season (31)
Youngest quarterback to throw for six touchdowns in a game (22 years, 364 days)
Most consecutive 300-plus passing yard games (tied at 8)
Fastest player to 4,000 passing yards and 40+ touchdown passes (13 games)[74]
Youngest quarterback to throw for 50 touchdowns in a season
Fastest to 7,500 career passing yards (24 games)[75]
Playing against some of the worst defense in the league 2 times per year make him similar to brady. Raiders, chargers, broncos is very similar to jets, bills, dolphins. Brees got robbed yet again by some gimmicky offense that will flare out in 2 years. Just look at reids history.
Truly mindless take, The Chiefs Offense isn’t the Wildcat. Mahomes throws for chunks of yards of 20 plus at a time. Not a glorified option play. Last year the Broncos had the 13th ranked D at the end of the year and the Chargers were the 8th ranked D. Oakland was the worst, but the division isn’t powder puffs. Ravens, Jaguars, Patriots and Colts Defenses were also in the top 10.
He threw for 50 TDs in his first full season. What do you mean?
2 games at home and 1 in mexico. Only gotta win 1 of the 3 to keep the division lead.
I would think this is gamesmanship on the Chiefs part. Injury did no look good. Even if it wasn’t as bad, only a fool would put him on the field if he is even somewhat compromised.
Agreed, the feeling around KC is if Reid puts him in, he needs fired immeadiately.
If this kid didn’t miss time with a high ankle sprain, I have no doubts he can come back from a dislocated kneecap in 7-14 days. He must be one of those ‘quick healers’ like Adrian Peterson.
Ugh, and what if he gets hurt again, but this time longer? Why rush back? That division is a crap-shoot, he can miss a few games, they won’t suddenly be in last place.
I agree. At the very least rest him against the Packers. It also gives his ankle more time to heal.
Pack will beat them even if he does play. Chiefs D is hot garbage.
So are the Packers and Aaron “ I am due a personality meltdown”. Biggest baby in the league and it isn’t even close.