Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes eases ankle injury concerns, sets personal rushing mark on touchdown run

Status of Patrick Mahomes’ ankle has been widely discussed ahead of Saturday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans.

While there was some doubt during the week whether the star quarterback would play against the Texans, he was able to make it through the Chiefs’ practice in full on Thursday.

Mahomes was cleared to play and finished Saturday with a 27-19 record win over Houston with 260 additions.

But the three-time Super Bowl winner turned some heads when he managed to stay on his feet after nearly tripping and sprint into the end zone for the game’s first score.

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Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes (15) runs Danielle Hunter (55) of the Houston Texans in the first quarter of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (Jason Hanna/Getty Images)

Mahomes was sidelined in the fourth quarter of the Chiefs’ Week 15 game against The Cleveland Browns. Backup quarterback Carson Wentz stepped in for Mahomes and finished the 21-7 victory over the Browns with a 20-yard pass.

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Mahomes’ 15-yard scramble Saturday marked the longest run of his career. Moments after Mahomes crossed the goal line, broadcaster Noah Eagle wondered, “What ankle?”

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 21, 2024. (Jay Biggerstaff/Imagn Images)

This wasn’t the first time Mahomes had dealt with an ankle injury.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes chews on his mouth guard during warmups before the game against the Denver Broncos on Nov. 10, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)

During the 2022 NFL postseason, Mahomes suffered what appeared to be a high ankle sprain in a divisional round playoff game against Jacksonville Jaguars.

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The victory over the Texans improved the Chiefs record to 14-1. Kansas City has already clinched a playoff spot after winning the AFC West for the ninth straight year.

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