Chiefs Announce Patrick Mahomes Decision Before Falcons Game

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Chiefs Announce Patrick Mahomes Decision Before Falcons Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ayomide Adeduyite | Last updated Nov 13, 2026 3:44 PM ET

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are preparing to face the Atlanta Falcons after returning to winning ways. Kansas City improved to 6-2 with a 35-12 victory over the New York Jets and will look to build on that result. The Week 10 contest gives the Chiefs an opportunity to maintain momentum against an Atlanta team coming off a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

Mahomes’s health became a huge concern after taking a hit late on his throwing arm in the first half of the Jets game. He briefly left the field, but returned against New York to finish with 242 yards and two touchdowns.

An MRI later showed no significant damage, and he was described as day-to-day by head coach Andy Reid.

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The Chiefs announced their latest decision on Mahomes ahead of the Week 10 game. Mahomes is officially not listed on the team’s Friday injury report and will carry no injury designation into Sunday’s game against the Falcons.

While Mahomes is expected to start under center, the Chiefs are dealing with an injury to Kenneth Walker III, who is currently listed as questionable with a groin injury.

Kenneth Walker, Jaydn Ott, and Mansoor Delane are questionable for Sunday’s game in Atlanta.

Jaylon Moore, Peter Woods, and Omarr Norman-Lott are out.
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) November 13, 2026

On the bright side, the Chiefs are expected to field a stronger passing game, with Josh Downs and Travis Kelce in the lineup. Downs was traded to Kansas City by the Indianapolis Colts at the trade deadline, and has recorded 33 receptions for 354 receiving yards and one touchdown in nine games

The 6-2 Chiefs visit 3-6 Atlanta on Sunday, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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