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Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes will be out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, according to multiple reports.
Mahomes’ knee buckled while scrambling and when he was hit by Chargers defensive end Da’Shawn Hand. He was helped off the pitch and limped to the dressing room. An MRI scan reportedly confirmed the extent of the damage.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes clutches his knee after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffman)
The quarterback wrote a message to fans when word of his injury leaked out.
“Don’t know why this had to happen,” Mahomes wrote on X. “And not lying (it) hurts. But all we can do now is trust God and attack each and every day again and again. Thank you Chiefs kingdom for always supporting me and for everyone who has reached out and sent prayers. I will come back stronger than ever.”
Chiefs coach Andy Reid offered a bleak outlook for Mahomes when he spoke to reporters after the loss.
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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh (98) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Dec. 14, 2025. (Jay Biggerstaff/Imagn Images)
“… It didn’t look good,” Reid said when asked if he knew if Mahomes’ injury was serious. “I mean you saw it. We’ll just see where it goes.”
The loss to the Chargers also meant the Chiefs will not make the postseason. Kansas City reached the AFC Championship every season since 2018. They reached the Super Bowl in each of the last three seasons, winning two titles in that span.
Mahomes finishes the season with 3,398 passing yards and 22 touchdown passes.
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Kansas City is 6-8 on the year.
