Patrick Mahomes’ status is still quite cloudy come Monday.
Following a scary hit to the elbow on Sunday in the Chiefs’ convincing win over the Jets, Andy Reid revealed his quarterback is “day to day.”
“It was more positive news than negative news. It looks like it’s just a matter of rehabbing and getting rid of some of the soreness,” the coach added Monday, per the Kansas City Star.
With two minutes to go in the first half, Mahomes dropped back to pass and just as he begun his throwing motion, Jets rookie David Bailey made contact with the three-time Super Bowl champ’s right arm, which forced a fumble.
Mahomes looked to be clearly in pain, laying on the field while holding his right elbow.
However, the 31-year-old stayed in the game.
“He hurt his elbow a little bit,” Reid said during an interview on the CBS broadcast. “It’s sore, but he came back, and he’s a tough kid.”
If Mahomes is to miss any time, the Chiefs will turn to Justin Fields, who had a failed stint with the Jets in 2025 before he was dealt to Kansas City in March for a sixth-round pick.
It was the latest injury scare for Mahomes, who underwent surgery during the offseason to repair a torn ACL and LCL. He managed to return in time for Week 1.
He went on to throw 242 yards for two touchdowns on Sunday.
Travis Kelce, Emmett Johnson and Kenneth Walker III all had rushing touchdowns as Kansas City shook off a slow start to roll by the Jets.
Mahomes has thrown 2,037 yards for 14 touchdowns and four interceptions in what has been a strong 6-2 start for the Chiefs.
After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014 last season, Kansas City is looking to have a big bounce back year.
In Week 10, the will travel to Atlanta before hosting the Cardinals.
At the end of November into December, the Chiefs face a tougher schedule with the Bills on Thanksgiving followed by the Rams, Bengals, Patriots and 49ers.
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