Patrick Mahomes Injury Update: Chiefs QB Set to Start vs. Cowboys Despite Groin Issue
There was a flicker of concern in Kansas City this week when Patrick Mahomes appeared on every injury report leading up to the Chiefs’ Thanksgiving Day clash with the Dallas Cowboys. But Chiefs fans can breathe easy-Mahomes is good to go.
The reigning MVP has been dealing with a groin injury, but it hasn’t slowed him down at practice. Mahomes was a full participant throughout the week, showing no visible limitations in drills or team reps. And perhaps most importantly, he wasn’t given an injury designation heading into Week 13, a strong sign that the team isn’t expecting any setbacks.
What This Means for the Chiefs Offense
Anytime Mahomes is even remotely banged up, it raises eyebrows-not just in Kansas City, but across the league. He’s the engine of the Chiefs’ offense, the player who turns broken plays into highlight reels and keeps defensive coordinators up at night.
A groin injury, especially for a quarterback who thrives on mobility and off-platform throws, isn’t something to ignore. But the fact that Mahomes hasn’t missed a snap in practice suggests the Chiefs are confident in his ability to move, throw, and extend plays like he always does. He’ll be under center this afternoon when Kansas City takes on a Dallas defense that’s been one of the most aggressive units in the NFL this season.
Next Man Up: Chiefs QB Depth Chart
Still, it’s worth knowing who’s next in line, just in case Mahomes tweaks something mid-game. That would be veteran Gardner Minshew, who brings his own brand of experience and moxie to the backup role. Minshew’s been around the league long enough to step in and keep the offense afloat if needed, but make no mistake-this is Mahomes’ show as long as he’s upright.
Bottom Line
Mahomes is expected to start and play without restriction against the Cowboys. The Chiefs will be counting on him to lead the charge in what could be one of the marquee matchups of the week. And while the groin injury is something to monitor, all signs point to Mahomes being his usual dynamic self when the ball is kicked off this afternoon.
