Mahomes tore his ACL

[DapperCam]

Another reason this stinks, is that there is only a few weeks back, and you’re thinking you can finally enjoy an offseason (I don’t think Mahomes has ever had a full offseason?). Then this happens and you will have to rehab, and probably won’t be able to do the golfing, etc. you had planned.

[Lost]

1 hour ago, GunnerBill said:

 

9 months is about the fastest you can do it. I know AP did sooner he was a freak athlete. Mahomes is a great Quarterback, he isn't the same athletic freak AP was. That puts you right around opening day if everything goes perfectly. I think Wentz missed two or three weeks of the following season when tearing his a week sooner. 

 

I suspect he misses at least some time and probably isn't himself for a period thereafter. Not because I want that to be the case, but because I think it will be.

 

General rule of thumb for top tier players and their recovery times.   Look at next years schedule and check the date they play the Bills.   That's the week they'll be back.   It's foolproof.

[atlbillsfan1975]

Hate to see it for him. Never want anyone to get hurt. Hope he is back and abe to play next year. 

[Livinginthepast]

Anybody else think the hit on Mahomes was a bit late and dirty? I'm a little on the fence? I'm actually surprised that someone has not hit him that way before because he always squirms out of trouble and gets rid of it. Watching it live I dont think the KC players reacted in real time but what were the opinions after the game?

[Success]

This doesn't nothing but bum me out.

 

Sad day for the game, and I wish Patrick a speedy, full recovery.

 

[Governor]

We were just about to make our run! -chiefs fan

2 hours ago, NoSaint said:

yea I think you chalk September as unlikely to be real. Even if he plays a week or two likely still ramping up. 
 

October probably sees the field and can play from the pocket but may be missing some magic. 
 

back to normalish back half of the season

 

wont be shocked if Reid uses this as an excuse to put some beef on the line and get a solid back to take pressure off the passing game but we will see

You don’t have to worry about that. Reid truly hates running the ball and would never design an offense to do so. That’s partly why he got fired in Philly. The man hates it, thinks running the ball is a total waste of time. It’s no coincidence that the chiefs offense sputters out just when the league goes more run/heavy. Andy is in for a few tough years ahead.

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[PetermansRedemption]

2 hours ago, Livinginthepast said:

Anybody else think the hit on Mahomes was a bit late and dirty? I'm a little on the fence? I'm actually surprised that someone has not hit him that way before because he always squirms out of trouble and gets rid of it. Watching it live I dont think the KC players reacted in real time but what were the opinions after the game?

First thing I thought of when I saw it too. Looked late and low to me. 

[Buffalo Ballin]

This was sad to see. Wanted us to beat them.

 

We didn't want to see this ACL tear.

[Sammy Watkins' Rib]

15 minutes ago, PetermansRedemption said:

First thing I thought of when I saw it too. Looked late and low to me. 

 

Pretty sure the low rule doesn't apply to a QB scrambling outside the pocket. At that point the QB is a runner.

[billsfan89]

A pure “season from hell” for KC. ACL’s are not the career altering injuries they used to be esp for QB’s. Hopefully by next season he’s fine. Injuries are the worst part of the game.

[May Day 10]

I believe Mahomes will be back on time for the 2026 season.  The return from an ACL tear is fairly quick now, and even moreso from a non-cutting, rapid response position.  Maybe he won't be as mobile for the 1st part of the season (which is/can be a problem), but I expect him to be fine for week 1.

 

 

I will say, having watched a number of their games the past 2 years, Mahomes doesnt really look all that good.  He flashes at times, but overall everything seems so difficult.  Maybe from having almost no running game?  In that case, the GM and coach should be under scrutiny.  

[Allen2Moulds]

25 minutes ago, May Day 10 said:

I believe Mahomes will be back on time for the 2026 season.  The return from an ACL tear is fairly quick now, and even moreso from a non-cutting, rapid response position.  Maybe he won't be as mobile for the 1st part of the season (which is/can be a problem), but I expect him to be fine for week 1.

 

 

I will say, having watched a number of their games the past 2 years, Mahomes doesnt really look all that good.  He flashes at times, but overall everything seems so difficult.  Maybe from having almost no running game?  In that case, the GM and coach should be under scrutiny.  

I'm not so sure about that.  Although he's not a runner, Mahomes has very good quickness in the pocket.  It's a larger part of his game than we think.  He's constantly cutting back and forth to create extra time.  He's made a career out of it.  Until he gets that back, I expect him to look like a different player.

[Don Otreply]

19 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

Might just be hyperextended? 

It will buff right out…,