With the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2025 season over in terms of playoff contention, attention is now turning toward the future and the health of quarterback Patrick Mahomes.The Chiefs confirmed Sunday night that Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in his left knee during the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.In a statement posted on social media, the team said an MRI confirmed the injury and that Mahomes and the organization are “currently exploring surgical options.”Mahomes exited Sunday’s game late with the knee injury and did not return. Shortly after the game, head coach Andy Reid said the injury appeared serious.“It didn’t look good,” Reid said, adding that Mahomes would undergo further evaluation.Mahomes missed the team’s postgame press conference but later shared a message on X thanking fans for their support.Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones and quarterback Gardner Minshew spoke about Mahomes after the game. “I just hugged him, man,” Jones said. “That’s my brother. We’ve been through so much. You know, we can be mad at ourselves, and we can ask God, why? But at times, it’s more so a lesson that you’ve been taught along the journey. We’ll be selfish to ask God, why? Why? Why? Right now, why this? Build from it. We love Pat. That’s my guy….Pat Mahomes.”Minshew, who will start the rest of the season, spoke about his respect for Mahomes. “I don’t think I’ve ever respected anybody I play with more,” he said. “I’ve never seen anybody I play with give so much of themselves to the team and to not get the results. It’s hard, but I have more confidence in him than anybody to come back and be better than ever. He just shows up every day, very play, every work day, just giving it his best, trying to lead. He’s the best.The timeline for Mahomes’ recovery has not been announced.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —

With the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2025 season over in terms of playoff contention, attention is now turning toward the future and the health of quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

The Chiefs confirmed Sunday night that Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in his left knee during the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

In a statement posted on social media, the team said an MRI confirmed the injury and that Mahomes and the organization are “currently exploring surgical options.”

Mahomes exited Sunday’s game late with the knee injury and did not return.

Shortly after the game, head coach Andy Reid said the injury appeared serious.

“It didn’t look good,” Reid said, adding that Mahomes would undergo further evaluation.

Mahomes missed the team’s postgame press conference but later shared a message on X thanking fans for their support.

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Don’t know why this had to happen. And not going to lie it’s hurts. But all we can do now is Trust in God and attack every single day over and over again. Thank you Chiefs kingdom for always supporting me and for everyone who has reached out and sent prayers. I Will be back…

— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) December 14, 2025

Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones and quarterback Gardner Minshew spoke about Mahomes after the game.

“I just hugged him, man,” Jones said. “That’s my brother. We’ve been through so much. You know, we can be mad at ourselves, and we can ask God, why? But at times, it’s more so a lesson that you’ve been taught along the journey. We’ll be selfish to ask God, why? Why? Why? Right now, why this? Build from it. We love Pat. That’s my guy….Pat Mahomes.”

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Minshew, who will start the rest of the season, spoke about his respect for Mahomes.

“I don’t think I’ve ever respected anybody I play with more,” he said. “I’ve never seen anybody I play with give so much of themselves to the team and to not get the results. It’s hard, but I have more confidence in him than anybody to come back and be better than ever. He just shows up every day, very play, every work day, just giving it his best, trying to lead. He’s the best.

The timeline for Mahomes’ recovery has not been announced.

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