The Kansas City Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 15. The Chiefs fell short to their AFC West long-time rival, the Los Angeles Chargers, in

Reports confirmed Patrick Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in his left knee Sunday during the Chiefs' 16-13 loss to the Chargers that ended their playoff hopes. No. 15's 2025 season is now over, and he's unlikely to return until sometime deep into the 2026-27 season.

Unfortunately for the Chiefs, Reid’s initial assessment was correct: The team announced Sunday evening that Mahomes has a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the remainder of the season. “Patrick and the club are currently exploring surgical options ,” the Chiefs wrote on social-media site X.

The Kansas City Chiefs were officially eliminated from playoff contention with their Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Injury Update on QB Patrick Mahomes II: An MRI has confirmed that Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes II sustained a torn ACL in his left knee in today's game. Patrick and the club are currently exploring surgical options.

Danny Parkins, Willie Colon and Greg Jennings break down Patrick Mahomes’ recovery timeline and discuss whether Philip Rivers can keep this strong stretch going with the Indianapolis Colts.

Athletes are typically able to return from ACL tears within 6-12 months. Tom Brady's recovery from an ACL tear offers the most optimistic outlook for what Mahomes could expect.

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