As the Kansas City Chiefs gear up for their Super Bowl showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles, Patrick Mahomes‘ name appearing on the injury report has fans doing a double take. While Mahomes has battled a high ankle sprain since Week 15, he hasn’t missed any game time and has looked as dominant as ever. But with the biggest game of the year just around the corner, his health is once again in the spotlight.
The Chiefs released their first official injury report on Wednesday, listing Mahomes as a full participant-meaning he would have practiced without limitations had the team held a full session. While that should ease concerns, the fact that he’s still dealing with the lingering effects of his ankle injury has raised eyebrows.
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Mahomes didn’t seem bothered by it in the AFC Championship Game, where he threw for 245 yards and added 43 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a hard-fought win over the Buffalo Bills. His mobility didn’t look compromised, but with two weeks before kickoff, it’s clear the Chiefs are being careful with their franchise star.
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The injury report also included key names like running back Kareem Hunt (quad), tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee), safety Bryan Cook (quad), and cornerback Jaylen Watson (ankle)-all estimated as full participants. That’s a positive sign for Kansas City, which looks to enter the game as healthy as possible.
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On the other side, the Eagles are dealing with bigger injury concerns. DeVonta Smith (hamstring), Cam Jurgens (back), and Landon Dickerson (knee) were all listed as non-participants in Philadelphia’s estimated practice report. With both Jurgens and Dickerson playing key roles on the offensive line, their availability could be a game-changer against a Kansas City defense that has been relentless in the playoffs.
Mahomes’ track record of playing through injuries is well-documented. He famously battled through a high ankle sprain in last year’s playoffs, leading the Chiefs to a Super Bowl win over the Eagles despite being visibly limited. If his past performances are any indication, he won’t let a nagging injury slow him down.
As both teams prepare for the February 9 clash in New Orleans, Mahomes’ presence on the injury report might have raised alarms at first-but unless something changes, he’ll be ready to go.
