Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes avoided a serious elbow injury during Sunday's blowout victory over the New York Jets, with an MRI revealing no significant damage.
Mahomes was hit by Jets edge rusher David Bailey late in the first half, causing his elbow to bend awkwardly. He left the field holding his arm but returned after the Chiefs regained possession, having warmed up on the sideline.
He finished the game 23-of-31 for 242 yards and two touchdowns, both to Kenneth Walker III. Mahomes said he didn't feel like himself initially but improved as the second half progressed.
"I felt like out of the half, I wasn't throwing the ball the way I wanted to," Mahomes said. "As the game went on... I thought I started throwing the ball better towards the end of the second half."
The Chiefs will monitor Mahomes for pain and swelling throughout the week as they prepare for their Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
