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Is Patrick Mahomes playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs QB

The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills are set to meet at Arrowhead Stadium this evening for an epic AFC Championship Game. Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes was listed on the Chiefs injury report this week due to a lingering ankle injury, which could have a massive impact on the matchup’s outcome.

Will Mahomes’ condition affect his ability to play against the Bills?

Patrick Mahomes injury update

Mahomes fully participated in all of Kansas City’s practices this week despite being listed on the Chiefs’ injury reports. He will be under center when the Chiefs face Buffalo this evening.

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How long will Patrick Mahomes be out?

Mahomes should not need to miss any time due to his condition and is expected to be a key part of Kansas City’s offense.

Chiefs QB depth chart

Veteran signal-caller Carson Wentz is Mahomes’ only backup on the Chiefs depth chart, but it is unlikely he will be called into action against the Bills.

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