Patrick Mahomes Practices in Full, on Track to Play Sunday at Atlanta
Three days after hurting his throwing elbow against the Jets, the Chiefs quarterback was a full participant Wednesday and says it's now just about managing pain
The elbow scare in Kansas City appears to be over. The Chiefs listed Patrick Mahomes as a full participant in Wednesday's practice, putting him on track to play Sunday against the Falcons, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
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Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): Chiefs listed QB Patrick Mahomes as a full participant in today’s practice, putting him on track to play Sunday at Atlanta.
Andy Reid said before practice that Mahomes was throwing the ball well and that he expected him to be a full go. Mahomes told reporters he was relieved by the MRI results on his right elbow, per Charles Goldman.
That is a big step from where things stood Sunday. Mahomes was hit by Jets edge rusher David Bailey as he threw late in the first half of the 35-12 win and walked off with his arm hanging at his side. He didn't miss an offensive snap, but the Chiefs leaned on short throws after halftime, and he went for more testing Monday. Reid came out of that saying the results were "more positive than negative" and calling his quarterback day-to-day. A full practice on Wednesday is the clearest sign yet that he won't be limited this weekend.
Mahomes has completed 67.3% of his passes for 2,037 yards, 14 touchdowns and four interceptions through eight games, and the Chiefs are 6-2. He will also have a new target: Kansas City acquired receiver Josh Downs from the Colts at the deadline. Reid added that Xavier Worthy, who hurt his hamstring against the Jets, is "feeling pretty good" and would practice Wednesday.
The Chiefs visit the 3-6 Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 10 AM PT.