Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes out for season with torn ACL

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee Sunday, the team announced, ending his season the same day the Chiefs’ playoff hopes were dashed

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee Sunday, the team announced, ending his season the same day the Chiefs’ playoff hopes were dashed.

Mahomes was rolling out to his right and throwing the ball away with under two minutes to go in Kansas City’s 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers when he injured his knee. He was removed from the game and replaced by backup Gardner Minshew, who promptly threw an interception a few plays later.

“Don’t know why this had to happen. And not going to lie it’s hurts,” Mahomes wrote on X. “But all we can do now 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 loss dropped the Chiefs to 6-8 and, combined with wins by the Buffalo Bills, the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars, eliminated Kansas City from playoff contention. And now Mahomes will miss the rest of the team’s three regular season games.

The injury ends what was a frustrating season for Mahomes and the Chiefs.