Mahomes Returns After Right Elbow Injury Scare

Mahomes was struck by Jets rookie David Bailey while preparing to throw late in the first half. He clutched his right arm and walked off slowly as trainers accompanied him. The hit caused a fumble, which New York recovered at Arrowhead Stadium.

The quarterback was examined on the sideline and tested his arm with a football. He later put his helmet back on and re-entered the game. Mahomes completed a short pass to Travis Kelce, then ran for a first down to move Kansas City into field-goal range. Harrison Butker missed the kick.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Mahomes had soreness in his elbow and praised his resolve, calling him “a tough kid.” The Chiefs had been ahead 14-12 when Mahomes was hurt. New York’s fifth field goal put the Jets in front, 15-14, before his return.

Mahomes had missed the end of the previous season after tearing knee ligaments, but recovered in time for training camp. Kansas City entered the game with a 5-2 record and having lost its previous two games. Before kickoff, Mahomes said he would do what was needed to win, including putting his body at risk.