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Kansas City Chiefs Announce Suprise Injury News on QB1 Patrick Mahomes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ahead of the Monday Night Football Week 5 game in Jacksonville on Monday, October 6, Patrick Mahomes unexpectedly appeared on the Chiefs’ injury report with a groin issue. Even so, he was listed as a full participant in Thursday’s practice — a positive sign for his availability.

After starting 0–2, Kansas City (2–2) reignited momentum with a 37–20 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4. In that game, Mahomes threw 4 TDs and became both the youngest and the fastest player to reach 250 career passing touchdowns in NFL history. The performance earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week on October 1.

 
 

Backing up Mahomes on the active roster is Gardner Minshew.

The Chiefs @ Jaguars matchup is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET, Monday (10/06), on ESPN/ABC. It’s an important test for Kansas City’s offensive front against a Jacksonville team in good form (3–1).

 
 

What it means right now:

 

  • Mahomes being a full participant suggests the groin issue is not considered serious at this time; the medical staff will still monitor his workload in the days leading up to kickoff.

 
 
  • Xavier Worthy’s breakout (121 yards from scrimmage vs. the Ravens) gives Kansas City added big-play juice and can ease pressure on Mahomes if the passing volume needs to be adjusted.

Big picture: With the bounce-back win over Baltimore and Mahomes’ individual form, the Chiefs head to Jacksonville in a good place. The key variable is how well the groin/adductor responds during movements that demand extension and on-the-run throws — but for now, all signs point to QB1 being ready to play.

 
 
 
 

Kickoff: Chiefs @ Jaguars — 8:15 p.m. ET, Monday 10/06 (ESPN/ABC).

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