Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL on Sunday, December 14, 2025, late in the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 15 home loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Game context
The injury occurred in the closing minutes of the Chiefs’ 16–13 defeat to the Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium, during a scramble as Mahomes tried to make a play while being pressured. The play happened with under two minutes remaining in regulation of that Week 15 matchup.
Injury details
Mahomes injured his left knee, and imaging after the game confirmed a torn ACL in that knee. The team and Mahomes are reported to be exploring surgical options, and the injury has been described as season-ending.
