Patrick Mahomes to Undergo Testing on Right Elbow After Injury

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will undergo testing on his right elbow after suffering an injury during the team’s 35-12 win over the New York Jets on November 8, 2026.

The Chiefs, playing at home, improved their record to 6-2 with the victory. The win puts them in a position to catch the first-place Denver Broncos in the AFC West standings with a victory scheduled for the following week against the Atlanta Falcons. Mahomes was injured in the second quarter on a sack by Jets defensive end David Bailey.

As Mahomes lay on the turf, his arm was bent awkwardly backward, resulting in a fumble that Jets defensive end Will McDonald recovered at the Kansas City 30-yard line. With the Jets trailing 14-12 and less than two minutes remaining in the first half, the turnover was a critical sequence. Mahomes, whose right arm was hanging limp at his side, was escorted by several teammates toward the Chiefs’ bench.

Mahomes Returns, Downplays Severity

After receiving brief medical attention and throwing on the sideline, he was cleared to play. On his first play back, he connected with tight end Travis Kelce for a 12-yard gain.

Once I threw the football, I knew it wasn’t — hopefully, I haven’t done the test yet, it wasn’t ligament-type stuff, it was more muscle-type stuff. That’ll be important to kinda get worked out this week.

Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback

You just never know. Obviously, I had the knee injury last year. You never know what’s going to be the final result or outcome of an injury, he said. At the same time, you just try to let the doctors and trainers do their work.

Coach Reid Praises Mahomes’ Toughness

Head coach Andy Reid confirmed Mahomes suffered an injury to his elbow region and praised the quarterback’s toughness. Reid said he was prepared to insert backup Justin Fields into the game but Mahomes was able to return.

Get Justin ready quickly. That’s kind of where you’re at on the field. You let your medical people take care of that, and then you’ve got to kind of put everything back there and get the other guy going. But he’s a tough kid, Reid explained.

If there’s any way he can come back from something, he’s coming back. I didn’t know until they were getting ready to start that series.

He’s a tough kid. If there’s any way he can come back from something, he’s coming back.

Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs head coach

Reid emphasized that Mahomes’ ability to play through injuries sets a standard for the entire team. When you have a quarterback that is tough, it affects everybody, Reid said. They’re supposed to take everybody’s game and help raise it. If you get banged up, that you’re able to get back up and go. And nobody does it better than he does.

Next Steps for Mahomes

Mahomes stated that he would undergo further testing after speaking with the media following the game. I feel good now. Obviously, you get the win and the adrenaline’s pumping. I’m sure I’ll be sore tomorrow, but we’ll get right to it. We’ll get to work on it, and we’ll get ourselves ready to go, he said.

If I’m able to play, I’m gonna play. That’s part of the game. It scares you in moments when you get some pain in certain areas of your body.

Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback

Mahomes’ performance in the game was solid as he finished completing 23-of-31 passes for 242 yards and two touchdown passes. He also scrambled for 7 yards on one play.

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