MRI confirms torn ACL for Patrick Mahomes

Dec 14, 2025

An MRI Sunday confirmed a torn ACL for Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, the team announced.

Fantasy Impact:

Mahomes tweeted, "Don't know why this had to happen. And not going to lie it hurts. But all we can do is trust in God and attack every single day over and over again. Thank you Chiefs kingdom for always supporting me and for everyone who has reached out and sent prayers. I will be back stronger than ever."

The Chiefs and Mahomes are exploring surgery options.

Sunday ended up a nightmare day for the Chiefs, losing their star quarterback and being eliminated from playoff contention at 6-8. Gardner Minshew came on in relief and went 3-of-5 for 22 yards with an interception.

today

Patrick Mahomes to undergo MRI on knee Monday

USA Today

1 hour ago

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes will undergo an MRI on his knee Monday, head coach Andy Reid said Sunday.

Fantasy Impact:

Mahomes injured his left knee late in the fourth quarter of the Chiefs’ 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. As a result of the loss, coupled with wins by the Jaguars, Bills and Texans, the Chiefs will miss the postseason for the first time since 2014. We’ll see if that plays into how long Mahomes will be out for, if at all, but this is certainly unfamiliar territory for the Chiefs, to be out of playoff contention with three weeks left. Gardner Minshew came on in relief of Mahomes and threw an interception to seal the game for the Chargers.

Rome Odunze ruled out just before kickoff

Adam Schefter

5 hours ago

Bears WR Rome Odunze re-aggravated his foot injury and has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Browns.

Fantasy Impact:

Odunze was initially ruled active for the game but likely had a late issue, causing the Bears to rule him out just before kickoff. If you still can, get him out of your lineup.

yesterday

Christian McCaffrey expected to play Sunday despite late add to injury report

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 4:34 PM EST

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey is expected to play Sunday against the Titans after he was late add Saturday to the injury report with a back injury.

Fantasy Impact:

McCaffrey is listed as questionable and while late adds can be a 50/50 ball, it’s sounding like McCaffrey will be available for the start of your playoff run this week against the Titans in what should be a good matchup for him. CMC remains our No. 1 player this week.