Patrick Mahomes gets good news after tests on hand injury
Patrick Mahomes has already dealt with several injuries this season, but fortunately it does not sound like the latest is anything serious for the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback.
Mahomes suffered a hand injury that appeared to cause him some discomfort during Sunday’s win over the New England Patriots, but Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters on Monday that X-rays came back negative. Mahomes is dealing with a bruise but is expected to be fine.
"Patrick [Mahomes'] hand is OK. It's bruised up pretty good but there's no break."
~ #Chiefs coach Andy Reid.
— BJ Kissel (@ChiefsReporter) December 9, 2019
Mahomes appeared to jam his hand early in the game when he was hit by a Patriots defender, and he was shown flexing it uncomfortably at various points after that. Some of his throws fluttered a bit and may have lacked velocity, but it did not seem like the injury made that big of an impact.
Between the hand injury, a few minor ankle tweaks, and the nasty dislocated knee he suffered, Mahomes has had to play through a lot of pain this season. The important thing is he won’t have to miss any time with the latest ailment.
