Mahomes to undergo elbow testing after injury in Chiefs win over Jets

Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes was hit by rookie pass rusher David Bailey in the second quarter of the Chiefs’ 35-12 win over the New York Jets on Sunday, causing apparent pain in his right elbow. After the play, Mahomes worked with trainers on the sideline, fumbled the ball and later returned to the field, completing the game before backup Justin Fields entered for the final offensive series.

Mahomes told reporters after the game that a diagnosis has not yet been made. > "I haven’t gotten that. We’re going to do some testing whenever I get done with this media stuff, and we’ll get a better understanding of it," he said, adding that head coach Andy Reid would provide an update the next day. He said he felt fine immediately after the game but expected soreness the following day and planned to begin treatment right away.

Reid said his priority after the injury was to prepare Fields quickly, noting that the medical staff would handle Mahomes’ condition. > "You’ve got to get Justin ready quickly," Reid said. "He’s a tough kid. If there’s any way he can come back from something, he’s coming back."

Mahomes recalled his previous ACL injury and said he was reassured when he was able to throw the ball, suggesting the problem was more muscular than ligamentous. He noted that his throwing improved as the game progressed and that reducing swelling would be key to being ready for the next matchup.

The Chiefs also reported two additional injuries. Tackle Jaylon Moore left with an ankle issue and was listed as doubtful, while wide receiver Xavier Worthy was ruled out in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury. Reid confirmed the status of both players.

The team expects rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane and defensive tackle Peter Woods, who have missed recent games with shoulder and neck injuries respectively, to return in Week 10, according to CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson.