Overview
- The Chiefs listed Patrick Mahomes as a full participant in practice on Wednesday after an MRI found a right-elbow strain and team doctors said there was no major structural damage.
- Mahomes told reporters he feels "in a great spot" and that the focus is on pain management and continued treatment as he prepares to play Sunday.
- Running back Kenneth Walker III missed Friday practice with groin tightness and was added to the final injury report as questionable for the trip to Atlanta.
- If Walker cannot play, rookie Emmett Johnson is expected to take the lead in the backfield, while right tackle Jaylon Moore and defensive tackle Peter Woods have been ruled out with Joshua Ezeudu set to start at right tackle.
- The developments force the Chiefs to balance short-term availability and long-term health for a quarterback returning from major knee surgery and highlight thin depth that could shape play-calling and snap distribution on Sunday.