Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was forced out of Saturday’s playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with an injury.
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Late in the first quarter, when the score was 7-7, Mahomes began to limp and put less weight on his right leg. Moments earlier, he had taken the full weight of outside linebacker Arden Key on the ankle in a fall.
Less mobile, the star player tried a few throw-ins, but after his team’s offensive streak that led to a precision kick early in the second quarter, the 27-year-old remained in the locker room. Mahomes also seemed very frustrated when head coach Andy Reid told him of his decision.
On Twitter, the Chiefs confirmed that a return to the game for their quarterback was uncertain. However, he returned to the sidelines.
Mahomes had completed 12 of 15 throw-ins for 84 yards. He also found tight end Travis Kelce in the end zone.
37-year-old veteran Chad Henne took his teammate’s spot behind center.