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Mahomes Shakes Off Elbow Hit as Chiefs Schedule Further Testing

Testing will establish whether the right-elbow injury is muscle-related and could alter Kansas City's quarterback plans for next week's road game in Atlanta.

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Nov 8, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is interviewed by Tracy Wolfson of CBS on the field after defeating the New York Jets at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Nov 8, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass as the New York Jets applies pressure during the first quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Mahomes suffered a right-elbow injury after a strip sack by Jets rookie David Bailey but returned to finish the game, completing 23 of 31 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-12 Chiefs win on Sunday.
  • The Chiefs have scheduled additional medical tests to determine the extent of the damage and to confirm whether the problem is muscle-related rather than ligament injury.
  • Coach Andy Reid said trainers checked Mahomes on the sideline, predicted the quarterback would be sore the next day, and stressed the team will follow protocol to verify his health.
  • Reid added that if test results raise concern the team will prepare backup Justin Fields as the potential starter for the Week 10 game at Atlanta.
  • The injury comes with a tight timeline before the Falcons trip and follows Mahomes' return this season from a season-ending knee injury in 2025, so the team will closely monitor his recovery and practice availability.