Patrick Mahomes is out of injury and ready for the Kansas City Chiefs’ game on Saturday against the Houston Texans.
Mahomes, who left during a win over the Cleveland Browns and was later diagnosed with a “mild” high ankle sprain, was a full participant in practice this week. He was tackled awkwardly and landed with his legs pinned in the fourth quarter. He limped off the field and Carson Wentz came in to replace him the rest of the way.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Thursday that Mahomes will “most likely” start and that the quarterback was not given a game designation on the team’s injury report.
“I wasn’t sure. I’ve been through it with him before and he amazes me every time he does it,” Reid said of Mahomes. “That guy is so strong mentally. It’s just a mentality he has going into it. So where he was a few days ago, yeah, I’d probably say it was a gamble. But he’s handled it well. “
Seahawks QB Geno Smith ‘looking forward’ to Vikings game
While there were legitimate concerns about Geno Smith’s status for Week 16, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback said he is feeling good and expects to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
“I’m getting better every day,” Smith said Thursday. “I’m looking forward to Sunday.”
Smith suffered a knee injury during Sunday’s 30-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers when he went down after throwing a pass while under pressure in the third quarter. Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper hit Smith in the lower leg while Smith was still in the air. Smith landed awkwardly and was in pain on the ground after the hit.
Smith limped to the sideline and was replaced by backup quarterback Sam Howell for the rest of the game.
“I really wanted to get back out there on Sunday, but these things happen, everyone is going to fight through something and I want to be the guy known for perseverance,” Smith said. “So I want to end the season the right way. I want to make sure we get every opportunity to end it the right way.”
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is out indefinitely after experiencing “recurring symptoms” following his blood clot diagnosis in July.
“The New England Patriots are placing defensive lineman Christian Barmore on the non-football illness reserve list after he experienced a number of recurring symptoms that required further evaluation,” the Patriots said in a statement. “We appreciate everything Christian has done to return to the team this season, but our top priority is Christian’s health and well-being. We know he will continue to receive great care and we want to make sure he gets the time he needs to come back stronger. than ever.”
The 25-year-old Barmore missed the first 10 games of the season, returned in Week 11 and played the past four games against the Patriots.
With the Patriots at 3-11 and not yet in the playoffs, Barmore’s season is likely over so he can focus on his health and a return in 2025.
Optimism for playoff return for Lions’ David Montgomery
An injured MCL appeared to end David Montgomery’s season, but if all goes well, the Detroit Lions running back could be back on the field next month.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Montgomery sought other opinions and will not undergo surgery to repair his MCL. He will rehabilitate the knee and hope he can return during the playoffs if the Lions make a deep run.
Montgomery was evaluated by coaches during the second quarter of Sunday’s 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. After testing his knee on the sideline, Montgomery decided to return to the game. He finished the game with five carries for four yards.
Montgomery also suffered a knee injury earlier this season in the first quarter of the Lions’ Week 6 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Although initially considered questionable after being helped off the field, Montgomery returned to the game in the second quarter.
Here is the rest of the Week 16 injury report. (Players will be added after teams release their reports.)
HOUSTON TEXAN
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DT Foley Fatukasi (single): out
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WR John Metchie III (shoulder): out
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C Juice Scruggs (foot): out
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TE Cade Stover (illness): out
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LB Christian Harris (ankle): Questionable
KANSAS CITY LEADERS
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
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WR George Pickens (hamstring): out
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QB Justin Fields (belly): Out
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S DeShon Elliott (hamstring): Questionable
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CB Donte Jackson (back): Doubtful
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DT Larry Ogunjobi (groin): Questionable
BALTIMORE RAVEN
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CB Jalyn Armor-Davis (hamstring): out
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WR Diontae Johnson (personal): out
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WR Nelson Agholor (concussion): Questionable
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WR Rashod Bateman (foot): Questionable
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G Daniel Faalele (knee): doubtful
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LB Odafe Oweh (ankle): Doubtful
