Patrick Mahomes suffered a major knee injury in today’s game. He left the matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter and did not return.
What happened in the game
Late in the Chiefs’ Week 15 game against the Chargers, Mahomes was brought down while rolling out and his left leg bent awkwardly, leaving him on the ground in clear pain. He was examined on the sideline, went into the blue medical tent, and then was helped to the locker room, with Gardner Minshew finishing the game at quarterback.
Current injury diagnosis
Postgame testing, including an MRI, confirmed that Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee, and the team has announced it as a season‑ending injury. The Chiefs have said Mahomes and the organization are now evaluating surgical options, and he has publicly vowed to work toward returning “stronger than ever.”
Impact on the Chiefs
The Chiefs lost the game 16–13 to the Chargers, and combined results around the league officially eliminated them from playoff contention for this season. With Mahomes out for the year, Kansas City must turn to its backup quarterbacks, and there are growing questions about the team’s short‑term outlook and the future of key veterans such as Travis Kelce.
