is scheduled to undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. Head coach Andy Reid admitted afterward that it “didn’t look good,” raising immediate concern given the timing in the season.

Patrick Mahomes Set for MRI After Scary Knee Injury in Loss to Chargers

Concern is mounting in Kansas City after Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a left knee injury late in the loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, an incident that immediately cast a shadow over the outcome of the game—and potentially the rest of the season.

Mahomes is scheduled to undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, a step that will provide much-needed clarity for a Chiefs team suddenly facing significant uncertainty at the most critical position on the field.

A worrying scene late in the game

The injury occurred in the closing moments, and the reaction on the field was telling. Mahomes was visibly uncomfortable, requiring attention from the medical staff as the stadium fell silent. While he managed to leave the field, the lack of weight he appeared to put on the leg raised immediate red flags.

Head coach Andy Reid did little to ease concerns afterward.

“It didn’t look good,” Reid admitted, acknowledging both the seriousness of the moment and the uncertainty surrounding Mahomes’ condition.

Chiefs preparing for caution

Given Mahomes’ importance to the franchise—and the timing in the season—the Chiefs are expected to take an extremely cautious approach. Even before imaging results are available, the organization is operating with the understanding that any knee-related injury demands patience and precision.

Sources around the team indicated that no assumptions will be made until the MRI is complete, but contingency plans are already being discussed internally.

Massive implications moving forward

Mahomes’ status has obvious and far-reaching implications for Kansas City. As the engine of the offense and the emotional leader of the team, any missed time could impact playoff positioning, offensive game planning, and the overall trajectory of the season.

For now, the Chiefs—and their fans—are left waiting.

More clarity is expected once the MRI results are known, but until then, concern remains high as Kansas City hopes its franchise quarterback has avoided a long-term setback.