Patrick Mahomes suffers elbow injury scare but returns against New York Jets

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered an apparent injury to his right throwing arm on Sunday during a game against the New York Jets, according to reports from Fox News and the Daily Mail. The Daily Mail reported that Mahomes was hit by Jets rookie David Bailey while attempting to throw, resulting in a strip-sack where the ball came loose. Fox News and the Daily Mail both reported that Mahomes was seen grasping his arm and grimacing in pain as he walked off the field. [1][2]

Despite walking off gingerly, Mahomes returned to play against the Jets, according to Fox News. The Daily Mail reported that Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid described his quarterback as tough following the hit. [1][2]

Mahomes plays professionally in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs, where he has led the team to seven consecutive American Football Conference championship games and won three Super Bowls. The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area that plays home games in East Rutherford, New Jersey. [8][9]