They go to fifth straight as the Kansas City Chiefs afc championship gameThe former MVP’s ankle condition is the main topic of conversation.
Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes A high ankle sprain he suffered last Saturday against the Jacksonville Jaguars severely limited his mobility throughout the game.
Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on the sideline against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 21, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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“I thought I had a good day yesterday,” Mahomes told reporters on Thursday. “Obviously, there are things you have to work on here and there. But overall, probably better than I expected, being able to go out there and throw the football around and get the reps I needed to go in. “
2022 NFL MVP Candidates suffered an injury in the first half against the Jaguars and was forced to go to the locker room for treatment.
He missed one possession before returning in the second half, finishing the game with 195 passing yards and two touchdowns.
But Mahomes’ ability to escape the pocket to open receivers wasn’t there after the injury, leading to questions about his mobility on Sunday against the Bengals.
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 21, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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When Mahomes was asked about throwing out of the pocket on Sunday, he said, “I think I still have a lot to do. But we’ll see as we get closer. And we’ll see during the game.” ” ,
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“You can’t do exactly what you’re going to do in those moments in the game. But all I can do is prepare myself the best I can. And when we get into the game, So you hope that adrenaline wears off and you can make those throws if you need to.”
chief wants to go to them third super bowl Against a Bengals team that has won 10 games in a row over the last four years.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a 27-20 defeat of Jacksonville in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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the bengals Return to the AFC Championship Game For the second year in a row and are the winners of the last three matchups with the Chiefs.
“If you ain’t excited to play a team that’s lost three straight in the AFC Championship game, you ain’t going to be excited for any game,” Mahomes said Thursday. “So, I’m excited to play against a great football team and try and do my best to go out there and get a win.”