Patrick Mahomes makes clear statement over Kansas City Chiefs future and drops major hint on taking break
Regarding the Kansas City Chiefs’ primary objective for the remainder of the regular season, Patrick Mahomes has made a clear statement.
The NFL star quarterback, 29, made the statement while trying to play in Week 16 with a minor high-ankle sprain sustained during the team’s victory against the Cleveland Browns over the weekend.
In order to guarantee a first-round postseason bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, Mahomes and the Chiefs have just three games remaining to try to secure the No. 1 seed.
However, Kansas City will only have a week to get ready for their Saturday game against the Houston Texans, so the three-time Super Bowl MVP’s injury comes at a terrible time.
Mahomes did fully engage in practice on Tuesday and stated that he hopes to win these games in order to get some much-needed rest in January before maybe making it to the playoffs’ divisional round.
“If you come out and win two games, you’re going to have a long rest because the playoffs are only three weeks away. “You’re going to have a long period of time, even if you’re waiting to play that [playoff] game,” he told reporters following practice on Tuesday.
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“Getting healthy is just as crucial as getting that top seed.
“Overcome these games and defeat these two formidable opponents.
“It will give you some momentum going into the playoffs and hopefully give you a break at the end.”
Regarding his possible participation on Saturday, Mahomes did add, “If I feel like I can play and go out there and win a football game, I’ll play.”
In ten days, the Chiefs will have to play three games.
On December 15, they played the Browns. On Saturday, they will play the Texans. On Christmas Day, they will play the Pittsburgh Steelers.
With two wins in their last three games, Kansas City can secure the top AFC slot.
After suffering an injury during the fourth quarter of the team’s 21-7 victory in Week 15, Mahomes was replaced by Carson Wentz.
Wentz gained 20 yards on both of his completions.
Reid appears confident in his squad if Wentz starts if Mahomes is unable to play this weekend.
Reid stated on Tuesday, “We have complete faith in Carson.”
“I believe that everyone, including coaches and players, has complete faith that he can step in and perform admirably if he must.
“He has been successful since joining the league.
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“He understands this offense really well. Very intelligent, large arm. His demeanor is appealing to me.
“I like everything about him. He is a fantastic player who ought to be starting anywhere in this league.
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