Patrick Mahomes tears ACL in injury crusher with Chiefs playoff hopes gutted

Patrick Mahomes’ season is over.The Chiefs’ star quarterback tore his ACL in his left knee, an MRI confirmed on Sunday night, the Chiefs announced.“Patrick and the club are currently exploring surgical options,” the team said in a statement.

“Don’t know why this had to happen.And not going to lie it’s hurts,” Mahomes had posted on social media prior to the news breaking.

“But all we can do now is Trust in God and attack every single day over and over again.Thank you Chiefs kingdom for always supporting me and for everyone who has reached out and sent prayers.

I Will be back stronger than ever.”Mahomes writhed in pain after taking a hit late in the Chiefs’ 16-13 loss to the Chargers on Sunday, leading to Kansas City’s star quarterback getting helped back to the team’s locker room.The Chiefs’ star had been scrambling and was looking to get rid of the ball, but as he did, Da’Shawn Hand was able to get enough of him up to send him tumbling to the ground. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said the injury “didn’t look good” in his postgame interview.The injury came on a day the Chiefs were also eliminated from the playoffs, snapping a streak of 10 consecutive seasons reaching the postseason. Kansas City has three games left on its schedule for this season and they will happen without Mahomes.He finished with 16 completions for 189 passing yards. Backup QB Gardner Minshew, who came in to finish out the game, will likely start the rest of the way for Kansas City. ...