The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Cleveland Browns in the divisional round by a score of 22 – , becoming the first team to play three consecutive conference finals at home throughout the history of the AFC. However, the emotions are bittersweet for the Missouri team who lost their quarterback and star Patrick Mahomes in the third quarter.
Patrick Mahomes is headed to the locker room after taking this hit.
(via @NFLBrasil) pic.twitter.com/erfqc4iuvD
– SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 17, 2021
The incident happened during a third chance play and 1 yard to go , Mahomes tried to run down the right side of the field to get the first down, however, he was stopped by linebacker Mack Wilson, who brought him down on the Kansas City 48 yard . Mahomes tried to get up after the impact, but the dizziness and blank stare of the quarterback was evident who couldn’t even walk.
Prayers to @PatrickMahomes. I pray you back next week! Go be great like you have been! 🙏🏾❤️
– Mack Wilson (@ 5mackwilson1) January 17, 2021
At the moment, the severity of the blow received by Mahomes is unknown, which according to the criteria of the commotion protocol would put at risk their participation in the AFC conference final against the Buffalo Bills. Chiefs coach Andy Reid has clarified that Mahomes is well and has passed the necessary tests successfully.
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