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Patrick Mahomes will play in the Kansas City Chiefs AFC Conference Championship game on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Mahomes coach Andy Reid has confirmed that his star player will start the Conference decider. According to Reid, Mahomes has been moving around well all week and is fit enough to go out and play.
The news will be a welcome delight for Kansas fans, as they have been sweating over their franchise QB's availability all week. Mahomes sustained a high ankle sprain in the Chiefs' divisional round matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. That injury typically has a 6-8 week recovery period, but it looks like Mahomes is willing to risk his long-term health for the franchise that drafted him. Whether this decision backfires in the long run remains to be seen, though.
Reid said the Chiefs' gameplan is expansive enough to call plays to avoid Mahomes' limitations. The Chiefs' offensive line will have to be in their element, as Mahomes won't be able to absorb as many hits as usual due to his injury.
How has Patrick Mahomes performed this season?
Patrick Mahomes has had an NFL MVP-caliber season in the 2022 regular season. The Texas Tech alum is on the verge of winning his second NFL MVP award.
Mahomes has been pivotal for the Chiefs all season, helping them secure the number one seed in the AFC Conference. Mahomes did that without his trusted receiver, Tyreek Hill, who took his talents to South Beach to play for the Miami Dolphins. Mahomes didn't miss a beat, as the perennial Pro Bowler led the league in touchdowns, passing yards and QBR.
He has put up a typically excellent statistical season and is a major reason for the Chiefs' success this season. Patrick Mahomes put up a 2022 regular season stat line of 5,250 passing yards, 41 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He was selected for the 2023 Pro Bowl game as a starter and added a 2023 first team All-Pro selection to his CV. Is the league MVP award next?
How are Kansas City Chiefs performing this season?
The Kansas City Chiefs have been living up to expectations this season, showcasing their star power.
The Chiefs finished the 2022 NFL regular season with the best record in the AFC Conference. They're currently in the AFC Conference Championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chiefs are favorites to win the game and return to the Super Bowl, even though they've lost their last three games to the Bengals.
