how did mahomes get hurt

Patrick Mahomes hurt his knee on a non-contact-style play late in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers, when his left leg buckled as he planted to throw, resulting in a torn ACL in his left knee.

What happened on the play

• The injury occurred in the final minutes of a Chiefs–Chargers game, with Kansas City trying to mount a late comeback.

• Mahomes rolled out to his right, planted his left foot to throw the ball away, and his left knee buckled awkwardly as he was being pursued by a Chargers defender (Da’Shawn Hand).

• He immediately grabbed at his left knee and went down, needing assistance as teammates and trainers surrounded him on the field.

Nature of the injury

• Postgame imaging (MRI) confirmed a torn ACL in Mahomes’ left knee, ending his season and putting his status for the start of the next year in doubt.

• Reports noted he had been managing knee issues earlier in the season, and this final planting/hyperextension moment appeared to aggravate and fully tear the ligament.

Game and season impact

• The injury happened in a 16–13 loss to the Chargers that also eliminated the Chiefs from playoff contention, marking the end of a difficult season for Kansas City.

• Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew came in after Mahomes exited but threw an interception shortly after entering the game.

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