Injuries to monitor after Week 15: Patrick Mahomes news makes Chiefs' nightmare season even worse

Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker monitors players who have suffered notable injuries. Here are five we're tracking after Week 15.

Mahomes' injury diagnosis revealed

Mahomes sends an emotional message after injury, playoff elimination

What's next for Chiefs?

Packers star Micah Parsons suffers non-contact injury vs. Broncos

Sean McVay had ominous update on Davante Adams’ hamstring injury

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Costly mistake will raise more questions about chemistry between Shedeur Sanders, Jerry Jeudy

Are Sanders and Jeudy on the same page?

Patrick Mahomes injured as Chiefs are eliminated from playoffs

Patriots may regret not putting Bills, AFC East race away

Eagles offense breaks out of slump in blowout win over Raiders

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / December 15

Patrick Mahomes sends emotional warning after injury, playoff elimination

The Chiefs have plenty of work to do in the offseason to do right by Mahomes and surround him with the supporting cast he deserves.

Mahomes suffers injury as Chiefs' playoff streak comes to an end

Chiefs' Andy Reid has concerning comment on Mahomes' injury

What's next for Chiefs after their playoff elimination?

NBA News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'ABA All-Time team' quiz

How many of the players on the ABA All-Time team can you name in seven minutes?

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

'SNF' takeaways: Cowboys' playoff hopes plummet

The Dallas Cowboys faced a tall task already to make the playoffs, but after another disappointing performance from the defense and a three-TD game from J.J. McCarthy, the Minnesota Vikings pulled the road upset in a 34-26 win on "Sunday Night Football."

Cowboys ran an awesome fake FG with Brandon Aubrey

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 15

Jerry Jones on Cowboys' slim playoff odds: 'I know how to count'

The Cowboys' chances of making the playoffs all but vanished when they suffered a 34-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

NFL Week 15 winners, losers: Josh Allen's MVP case; Bengals, Chiefs done

'SNF' takeaways: Cowboys' playoff hopes plummet

Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 15

Alabama's Kalen DeBoer makes important announcement amid Michigan rumors

This is major news coming from the Alabama head coach himself.

New details emerge on situation, charges regarding Sherrone Moore

Floated Michigan coaching target responds to speculation

Browns coach linked with Michigan job amid uncertainty

Joel Klatt pinpoints three candidates for Michigan HC job

Dan Orlovsky lays out potential replacements for former Michigan HC

Micah Parsons News / Yardbarker / December 15

Packers' Micah Parsons suffers non-contact injury vs. Broncos

After Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson suffered a chest injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos, another star suffered an injury that could majorly affect the Packers' season.

Illness makes Packers' RB situation even more tenuous ahead of bout with Broncos

Patrick Mahomes injured as Chiefs are eliminated from playoffs

Chiefs' Andy Reid has concerning comment on Patrick Mahomes' injury

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Multiple 10-sack NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

NFL Week 15 winners, losers: Josh Allen's MVP case; Bengals, Chiefs done

With most of the NFL Week 15 schedule in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's action.

'SNF' takeaways: Cowboys' playoff hopes plummet with loss to Vikings

Jaguars extend winning streak behind historic game by Trevor Lawrence

Tyler Shough, Saints throw NFC South race into deeper chaos

Colts' Philip Rivers tosses first TD pass since 2021 in NFL return

HC Ben Johnson has already turned Bears into budding NFC contender

What's next for Patriots after major collapse vs. Bills

Patrick Mahomes News / Yardbarker / December 15

Patrick Mahomes' official injury diagnosis revealed

Hours after Mahomes was injured in the Kansas City Chiefs' 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, his official diagnosis has been revealed.

Patrick Mahomes sends emotional warning after injury, playoff elimination

What's next for Chiefs after playoff elimination?

Patrick Mahomes injured as Chiefs are eliminated from playoffs

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 14

Jalen Johnson joins pair of legends by making history in Hawks' win

One way to become more of a household name is to make history and join legendary names. That's exactly what Jalen Johnson did during the Atlanta Hawks' 1201-117 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.

Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis to miss at least two more weeks

Nets use balanced scoring attack to blitz the Bucks

Zion Williamson helps Pelicans nab win in return against Bulls

Trail Blazers overcome Warriors

Grizzlies want more of Ja Morant

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The 25 worst movie adaptations of popular TV shows

Which musicians have the all-time greatest singing voices?

25 famous film deaths that stay with you forever

Every food & drink mentioned by The Beatles in songs

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / December 14

Penguins have to consider drastic changes after another blown lead

Penguins have to consider drastic changes after blowing yet another huge lead

The 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins season is all of a sudden circling the drain after a promising start made them the talk of the league through the first month-and-a-half.

Dylan Guenther scores OT winner as Mammoth edge Penguins

Penguins' prior collapse was another level of incompetence

Quinn Hughes makes immediate impact, scores goal in Wild debut

Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt looks like the young star goalie many expected

Zeev Buium authors two-point debut, Canucks edge Devils

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 14

Lakers' JJ Redick shares concerning Austin Reaves injury update

Reaves has been the Lakers' second-best player this season, averaging 27.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.7 assists while shooting 50.3 percent from the field and 36.9 percent from beyond the arc.

LeBron James makes clutch plays as Lakers edge Suns

Timberwolves stay hot, beat Kings

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama returns to end Thunder's win streak

Wembanyama took apparent shot at Thunder after NBA Cup win

Dirk Nowitzki called Wembanyama out over comments on Chet Holmgren

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 14

Five worst Week 15 NFL performances: Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Jets defense highlight Sunday's lowlights

From Kansas City's rickety offensive line to a porous New York Jets defense, here are the five worst performances of Week 15.

Burrow expands on viral comments regarding fun and football

Another wasted season should lead to major changes for Bengals

Costly mistake raises more questions about Shedeur Sanders, Jerry Jeudy

After breakout performance vs. Titans, Sanders falls back to earth

Eagles offense breaks out of slump in blowout win over Raiders

Pete Carroll defends Raiders after being shutout by Eagles

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 14

CBB weekend winners, losers: An unexpected unbeaten emerges

Here are this weekend’s winners and losers.

No. 1 Arizona makes statement in historic win over No. 12 Alabama

Yaxel Lendeborg helps No. 2 Michigan take down Maryland

Trevon Brazile's big game vs. Texas Tech elevates Arkansas' ceiling

No. 23 Nebraska's upset puts them among Big Ten contenders

Kentucky breaks out of slump with huge win over Indiana

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The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 14

Merrill Kelly opts to return to Diamondbacks after a half season with Rangers

Kelly is returning to the desert after a brief stint away.

Journeyman catcher Danny Jansen on the move back to AL

Mets reportedly eyeing Nick Pivetta, Padres for blockbuster trade

Jorge Polanco signing shows New York Mets' desperation

Mets' addition of Polanco shows willingness to get creative

Yankees’ fatal flaw is becoming irreparable as offseason wears on

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 14

Lauren Coughlin, Andrew Novak team up to win Grant Thornton title

Lauren Coughlin and Andrew Novak birdied five of their final six holes to break away from the pack and win the Grant Thornton Invitational on Sunday in Naples, Florida.

Si Woo Kim commits to Sony Open, quieting LIV Golf rumors

Sungjae Im goes thumbs down on rumor regarding LIV Golf

LIV Golf CEO optimistic move to 72 holes will lead to OWGR points

Report: Brooks Koepka might skip LIV Golf's 2026 season

Report: President threatens to seize trio of D.C. municipal courses

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players with the most recent 10-touchdown (non-passing) season by NFL team can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL yearly completion % leaders' quiz

The 'Most receiving yards in one NFL game' quiz

The 'NFL active rushing leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 14

Quinn Hughes makes immediate impact, scores goal in debut with Wild

Hughes made his debut with the Wild on Sunday night and wasted no time making an impact in their 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins.

Minnesota Wild's blockbuster trade for Quinn Hughes comes at perfect time

Canucks' trade of Quinn Hughes highlights team's failure

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 14

Colts' Philip Rivers tosses first TD pass since 2021 in NFL return

In his first NFL start in 1,800 days, Phillip Rivers has thrown a touchdown pass.

'He's genius': Why timing of Colts QB Philip Rivers' return to NFL was shrewd

Ryan Clark unloads on idea of Philip Rivers starting for Colts

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers has hilarious reaction to Philip Rivers' return to NFL, Colts

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

Trevor Lawrence News / Yardbarker / December 14

Historic performance from Lawrence leads Jags to fifth straight win

Historic performance from Trevor Lawrence leads Jaguars to fifth straight win

One week after overtaking the Indianapolis Colts for the AFC South lead, the Jacksonville Jaguars did not stop there.

Patrick Mahomes injured as Chiefs are eliminated from playoffs

What's next for Patriots after major collapse vs. Bills

Another wasted season should lead to major changes for Bengals

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

Patrick Mahomes News / Yardbarker / December 14

Patrick Mahomes injured as Chiefs are eliminated from playoffs

As if the Kansas City Chiefs' season couldn't get any worse, a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that knocked the Chiefs out of the playoffs also featured an injury to star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Chiefs' Travis Kelce receives NFL punishment decision over postgame actions

Patriots may regret not putting Bills, AFC East race away

Eagles offense breaks out of slump in blowout win over Raiders

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Most passing yards without a touchdown' quiz

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / December 14

No. 2 Texas puts on defensive masterclass in win over No. 13 Baylor

The second-ranked Texas Longhorns had four ranked wins to their credit coming into Sunday, and there was not much standing in their way of a fifth such win against No. 13 Baylor.

CBB weekend winners, losers: An unexpected unbeaten emerges

No. 1 Arizona makes statement in historic win over No. 12 Alabama

Yaxel Lendeborg helps No. 2 Michigan erase halftime deficit in win over Maryland

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / December 14

Chiefs' Travis Kelce receives NFL punishment decision over postgame actions

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce did not appear to be in a good mood at the end of the team's 20-10 loss to the Houston Texans on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 14.

Patrick Mahomes challenges Chiefs teammates amid dwindling playoff hopes

Three reasons fans should still be encouraged if Chiefs miss playoffs

Five NFL teams whose playoff odds can swing the most in Week 15

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Multiple 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 14

Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson's 52-yard TD exposes one of Bills' biggest flaws

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott is considered a top defensive mind. So, why can't his team stop the run this season?

'He's genius': Why timing of Colts QB Philip Rivers' return to NFL was shrewd

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Last rookie 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

Philip Rivers News / Yardbarker / December 14

'He's genius': Why timing of Colts QB Philip Rivers' return to NFL was shrewd

Before Week 15 against the Seattle Seahawks, the Colts signed Rivers, 44, to their practice squad and then promoted him to their active roster.

Ryan Clark unloads on idea of Philip Rivers starting for Colts

Colts make decision on if Philip Rivers will start against Seahawks

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers has hilarious reaction to Philip Rivers' return to NFL, Colts

Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / December 14

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs can be eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday

To say that this has been a disappointing season for the Kansas City Chiefs would be a massive understatement, and their impressive run of playoff appearances could come to an end in Week 15.

Three reasons fans should still be encouraged if Chiefs miss playoffs

Chiefs' Travis Kelce receives NFL punishment decision over postgame actions

Five NFL teams whose playoff odds can swing the most in Week 15

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'NFL rookie Conference Championship game receiving leaders' quiz