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Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes May Miss Texans Game

Patrick Mahomes suffered an injury for the Kansas City Chiefs just before he plays the Houston Texans.

Jeremy Brener

Dec 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) helps up Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after a tackle during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) helps up Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after a tackle during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images / Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
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The Houston Texans are turning the page to play the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16, but they may not have to face former league MVP Patrick Mahomes.

Mahomes suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of the Chiefs' 21-7 win against the Cleveland Browns in Week 15.

According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, Mahomes is considered "week-to-week" for his injury.

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With the Chiefs at 13-1 and on the doorstep of clinching homefield advantage throughout the AFC playoffs, it could be in their best interest to rest Mahomes for Week 16. Like the Texans, the Chiefs also have a short week for Week 17, playing on Christmas Day against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

If the Chiefs don't have Mahomes in the lineup, backup Carson Wentz will likely draw the start. Wentz completed both of his pass attempts for 20 yards in relief of Mahomes against the Browns.

More information regarding Mahomes' status against the Texans will trickle throughout the week, but Houston may have to prepare for multiple quarterbacks when studying against the Chiefs.

Kickoff between the Texans and Chiefs is set for 12 noon CT on Saturday.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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