Chiefs address Patrick Mahomes’ elbow injury

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Chiefs address Patrick Mahomes’ elbow injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Nov 9, 2026 2:04 PM ET

The Kansas City Chiefs are easing fears about quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ elbow injury.

Mahomes seemingly hurt his elbow during Sunday’s win over the New York Jets, though he remained in the game. On Monday, coach Andy Reid categorized Mahomes as day-to-day, and said the news was mostly positive following an MRI.

Andy Reid said Patrick Mahomes is "day to day." "It was more positive news than negative news. It looks like it’s just a matter of rehabbing and getting rid of some of the soreness."
— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) November 9, 2026

Mahomes got hurt in the second quarter, but did not miss any snaps. He went 23/31 and threw for 242 yards with two touchdowns, and did not look significantly slowed by any physical issues.

For the Chiefs, the concern will be whether or not Mahomes’ injury lingers. It does not sound like he will miss much time, if any, but the team will not want it to impact his play moving forward if at all possible.

Sunday’s win moved the Chiefs to 6-2 on the season, and they remain firmly entrenched in second place in the AFC West.

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