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Andy Reid gives Patrick Mahomes injury update after scary hit: ‘More positive than negative’

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Reilly, B. (2026, November 9). Andy Reid gives Patrick Mahomes injury update after scary hit: ‘More positive than negative’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/sports/andy-reid-gives-patrick-mahomes-injury-update-after-scary-hit/

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Andy Reid provided an injury update for Patrick Mahomes after a concerning hit during Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, stating that while there is some soreness in his right elbow, it looks like rehab will be sufficient without requiring extended time off. Mahomes stayed in the game despite appearing to be in pain and threw 242 yards with two touchdowns before halftime. If Mahomes does miss any games, Justin Fields would take over; however, Reid’s report suggests this might not be necessary. The article highlights that Kansas City has had a strong start at 6-2, but upcoming challenges include tougher matchups against the Bills, Rams, Bengals, Patriots, and 49ers.

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On November 8, 2026, Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs suffered what appeared to be a serious right arm injury during a game against the New York Jets. After being hit by David Bailey, Mahomes was seen on his knees in pain and initially seemed unable to throw without favoring his elbow. Despite this, he returned to the game and completed passes, including a 7-yard gain through scrambling. He continued playing after halftime, leading a touchdown drive that gave the Chiefs a 21-12 lead. Analysts speculate Mahomes likely avoided a UCL tear, given the severity of such an injury would prevent him from throwing effectively.

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It looks like it’s just a matter of rehabbing and getting rid of some of the soreness,” the coach added Monday, per the Kansas City Star. asserted

coach → look → Star

With two minutes to go in the first half, Mahomes dropped back to pass and just as he begun his throwing motion, Jets rookie David Bailey made contact with the three-time Super Bowl champ’s right arm, which forced a fumble. asserted

which → go → fumble

Mahomes looked to be clearly in pain, laying on the field while holding his right elbow. asserted

Mahomes → look → elbow

However, the 31-year-old stayed in the game. asserted

old → stay → game

“He hurt his elbow a little bit,” Reid said during an interview on the CBS broadcast. asserted

Reid → hurt → broadcast

“It’s sore, but he came back, and he’s a tough kid.” asserted

he → ’ → ?

If Mahomes is to miss any time, the Chiefs will turn to Justin Fields, who had a failed stint with the Jets in 2025 before he was dealt to Kansas City in March for a sixth-round pick. asserted

he → miss → pick

It was the latest injury scare for Mahomes, who underwent surgery during the offseason to repair a torn ACL and LCL. asserted

who → undergo → ACL

He managed to return in time for Week 1. asserted

He → manage → Week

He went on to throw 242 yards for two touchdowns on Sunday. asserted

He → go → Sunday

Travis Kelce, Emmett Johnson and Kenneth Walker III all had rushing touchdowns as Kansas City shook off a slow start to roll by the Jets. asserted

City → have → Jets

Mahomes has thrown 2,037 yards for 14 touchdowns and four interceptions in what has been a strong 6-2 start for the Chiefs. asserted

what → throw → Chiefs

After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014 last season, Kansas City is looking to have a big bounce back year. asserted

City → miss → year

In Week 10, the will travel to Atlanta before hosting the Cardinals. asserted

the → travel → Cardinals

At the end of November into December, the Chiefs face a tougher schedule with the Bills on Thanksgiving followed by the Rams, Bengals, Patriots and 49ers. asserted

Chiefs → face → Rams

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