Chiefs silenced the Dawg Pound, but at what cost? They walked out of Cleveland with a 21-7 win… However, their #15 Patrick Mahomes left the game with a right ankle injury. Questionable to return. And you know what’s up: that’s a headline no fan wants to read! But now, the Kingdom has a bone to pick with HC Andy Reid.
When asked about it, Reid didn’t exactly ease the nerves: “Patrick. His right ankle has been hurt. It’s not broken, but it’s sore. He’ll get started on the rehab part of it as we go. We’ll just have to see how he does down the road here.” Fair enough, Andy. But Chiefs fans are raising eyebrows and not about the extent of the injury. But why risk it in the first place? The decision seemed… off. Well, that’s not something we say about Big Reid often.
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Here’s the kicker—leading by 14 in the fourth quarter, facing a fourth-and-3, Reid decided to keep Mahomes on the field. The result? An incomplete pass, a turnover on downs, and disaster. Cleveland’s pass rush got through the line like a freight train, crumpling the pocket. Mahomes? Bent backward, his legs trapped awkwardly beneath him. You could feel the collective gasp from Arrowhead to Cleveland.
Mahomes limped off the field, his right ankle getting taped up on the sidelines. Chiefs fans everywhere were left holding their breath. Sure, the scoreboard says “win,” but the bigger question is: at what cost?
Chiefsdom demands answers from Andy Reid over Patrick Mahomes decision
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Patrick Mahomes tossed two touchdowns before an ankle injury ended his night prematurely. The sight of him leaving the locker room on a cart was enough to send Chiefs fans spiraling. Andy Reid, typically the epitome of calm, found himself in the spotlight—but not in a good way. One fan summed it up perfectly: “I LOVE Andy Reid. But that was a bad second half.” High standards come with being one of the league’s most respected coaches, and this time, Reid’s decision-making had everyone talking.
It’s no surprise the Kingdom is feeling protective. Mahomes, at 29, has racked up a résumé most quarterbacks can only dream about—three-time champion, two-time MVP, six-time Pro Bowler. Losing a player of that caliber would be devastating. Fans didn’t hold back, with one venting: “Andy Reid is trying to get Mahomes killed. I am mindblown by how bad this coaching is right now.” Can you blame them? When your franchise QB is the face of the NFL, every decision feels monumental.
Calls Mount Against Andy Reid for Risking Patrick Mahomes’ Health as Chiefs HC Announces Concerning Injury Update for QB
