Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes left Sunday’s game late in the fourth quarter after suffering a knee injury.
The injury occurred as Mahomes was tackled from behind by Chargers defensive end Da’Shawn Hand. Mahomes immediately reached for his right knee after being rolled up from behind and remained down on the sideline as he received treatment from Kansas City’s medical staff.
Mahomes was eventually helped to his feet and hobbled over to the bench. He was taken to the blue medical tent for further treatment before being seen hobbling into the locker room with two Chiefs staffers holding him up by the shoulder.
Mahomes was replaced by veteran backup Gardner Minshew. The 29-year-old completed 3 of 5 passes for 22 yards in place of Mahomes but threw an interception to Derwin James with just 14 seconds remaining in regulation.
The pick sealed a 16-13 loss for the Chiefs and eliminated them from postseason contention.
