Patrick Mahomes injury update: How long is the Chiefs QB out for? AFC Championship game playing status explored

Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to their fifth straight AFC Championship game in 2023. The Chiefs finished the 2022 NFL regular season as the No.1 seed in the AFC with a 14-3 record.

Arden Key and Corey Peters of the Jacksonville Jaguars tackled the Chiefs' starting quarterback to the ground in the first quarter of their Divisional round playoff game against the Chiefs. Mahomes' ankle was seen in the replays getting awkwardly hooked beneath Key as both players collapsed to the ground.

Patrick Mahomes immediately sought treatment for his right ankle, stumbling to the sidelines before stumbling back onto the field to meet with his team's coaches. Despite his injury, the 27-year-old continued to play the rest of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Patrick Mahomes, who had his ankle wrapped, looked to argue angrily with head coach Andy Reid and flung his jacket to the ground as he made his way to the locker room for analysis.

After taking over at quarterback, Chad Henne led the Chiefs to a 17-7 advantage.

Mahomes returned in the second half and guided the team to a win despite the fact that the team had listed him as questionable to return. He finished the game with 195 passing yards and two touchdowns.

Patrick Mahomes stated after the game that the X-rays were negative and that he had not received a diagnosis, adding, "I'll be good to go." According to Adam Schefter, the Chiefs will monitor Mahomes, and an MRI of his ankle is planned for Sunday.

Kansas City entered the second round of the playoffs to face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. The Chiefs won the game 27-20 and will now play in the AFC Championship game. Fans are now waiting for the results of the Cincinnati Bengals versus Buffalo Bills as the winner will play the Chiefs in the championship game.

Who will start for the Chiefs if Patrick Mahomes misses the AFC Championship game?

AFC Divisional Playoffs - Jacksonville Jaguars v Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs' backup quarterback is Chad Henne. He replaced Mahomes in the second quarter after the star quarterback was injured. He completed 5 of 7 passes for 23 yards and a touchdown, caught by tight end Travis Kelce. Kansas City led 17-10 at the half.

Chad Henne was drafted by the Miami Dolphins as the 57th pick in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played four seasons with Miami, five seasons with the Jaguars, and four seasons with the Chiefs.

In his entire career, he has started in 54 out of the 78 games played and threw for 13290 yards, with 60 touchdowns and 63 interceptions.