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Chiefs Eliminated as Mahomes Suffers Season-Ending ACL Tear in Loss to Chargers

An MRI confirmed a torn ACL in Patrick Mahomes’ left knee, ending his season.

Overview

  • Los Angeles beat Kansas City 16-13 at Arrowhead as Derwin James intercepted Gardner Minshew with seconds left to seal it.
  • Mahomes was hit by Da’Shawn Hand near the sideline late in the fourth quarter and left for the locker room before the MRI diagnosis.
  • Results elsewhere — wins by the Bills, Texans and Jaguars — made the Chiefs’ elimination official and snapped a 10-season playoff streak.
  • The team said Mahomes and the club are evaluating surgical options, and Minshew will start the final three games.
  • The Chargers improved to 10-4 with a regular-season sweep of Kansas City; Mahomes thanked fans on social media and vowed to return stronger.