Mahomes Good to Go for Week 10
Kansas City Chiefs fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to play this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons after a week of concern over an elbow injury. The team's final injury report for Week 10, released Friday afternoon, confirmed Mahomes was a full participant in all practices this week despite being listed with both elbow and knee issues. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Mahomes expressed confidence he would be ready. "Obviously after talking to the doctors and stuff like that, I feel like I’m in a great spot," Mahomes said, according to a Yardbarker report. His full participation throughout the week solidifies his status for the upcoming game.
Recapping the Injury Scare
The concern began late in the second quarter of the Chiefs' 35-12 home win over the New York Jets on November 8. After taking a hit, Mahomes was seen flexing his throwing arm and appeared to be in significant pain. Despite the scare, he never missed a snap. "For him to get up, to get back out there and not miss a snap says a lot about his character," Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said, as noted by PresserWire. Mahomes proved his resilience by completing 7-of-10 passes for 81 yards in the third quarter and another 5-of-6 for 41 yards in the fourth, steering the Chiefs to a comfortable victory. He later confirmed the issue was muscular, not ligament-related, and that his focus was on recovery. "Now it’s just about pain and pain management and stuff like that, which I’ll try to do whatever I can to be in the best place possible," he explained earlier in the week.
Broader Team Health Picture Emerges
While Mahomes' status is secure, the final injury report provided a mixed bag for the rest of the team. Tight end Travis Kelce, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, also fully participated in all of the week's workouts and is expected to play, per the Chiefs Wire report. However, the running back position has a significant question mark. Kenneth Walker III was held out of Friday's practice with a groin injury and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game. Additionally, offensive lineman Jaylon Moore (ankle) and defensive linemen Omarr Norman-Lott and Peter Woods (neck) have been ruled out.
| Player | Injury | Game Status |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | Elbow/Knee | Expected to Play (Full Participant) |
| Travis Kelce | Ankle | Expected to Play (Full Participant) |
| Kenneth Walker III | Groin | Questionable |
| Jaylon Moore | Ankle | Out |
| Peter Woods | Neck | Out |
What's Next for the Chiefs
With their star quarterback ready, the 6-2 Chiefs will travel to face the 3-6 Atlanta Falcons this Sunday, with kickoff scheduled for 12 p.m. CT. For Kansas City, the focus now shifts to game-day execution. While Mahomes' health appears stable, his performance and any signs of limitation will be closely watched. The biggest question mark heading into the weekend is the running game. If Kenneth Walker III is unable to play or is limited, the team will rely on others to step up. Coach Andy Reid has expressed confidence in rookie Emmett Johnson, stating, "if Emmett has to do it, then we all have confidence. He's going to play anyway," according to PresserWire. A strong performance against the Falcons is crucial as the Chiefs look to maintain their position atop the AFC.
What is Patrick Mahomes' official injury status for Week 10?
Patrick Mahomes was listed on the injury report with elbow and knee issues but was a full participant in all practices this week and is expected to play against the Atlanta Falcons.
When did Mahomes get injured?
Mahomes injured his throwing elbow late in the second quarter of the Chiefs' 35-12 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Are other key Chiefs players injured?
Tight end Travis Kelce (ankle) was a full participant in practice and is expected to play. However, running back Kenneth Walker III is listed as questionable with a groin injury after missing Friday's practice.
What did Patrick Mahomes say about his injury?
Mahomes stated that after an MRI showed nothing alarming, he felt he was 'in a great spot' and that the focus for the week was on 'pain and pain management' to be '100 percent on Sunday'.
Sources
- Patrick Mahomes 'in a great spot' after injury scare 2026-11-12
- Mahomes practices fully despite elbow injury as Chiefs prep for Falcons 2026-11-11
- Chiefs injury report: Last update on Mahomes, Kelce, Walker in Week 10 2026-11-13
- Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes talks Falcons matchup and family news - KMBC 2026-11-11
- Chiefs vs Falcons (Sun 15 Nov): team news and press conference notes 2026-11-13
