Patrick Mahomes II

Patrick Mahomes II began rehab following surgery to repair his injured knee.

Fantasy Impact

Mahomes underwent surgery Monday night and has already began his rehab process. His status will need to be monitored throughout the offseason as he aims to be ready to go come Week 1 next year.

Patrick Mahomes II underwent surgery Monday evening to repair the tear in his left ACL.

Fantasy Impact

Schefter noted that Mahomes will immediately begin his rehab process. The typical recovery for this injury is about nine months, which puts his status for the start of next season up in the air.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Patrick Mahomes II is going to Dallas for a second opinion on his knee before he undergoes surgery.

Fantasy Impact

It did not take long for Mahomes to be diagnosed with a torn ACL after leaving Sunday's game late against the Broncos. There should be an update on his status provided later in the week.

Patrick Mahomes II (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn ACL. He suffered the injury late in the Chiefs’ game against the Chargers. His season is over.

Fantasy Impact

It’s a tough break for the Chiefs, who saw their playoff hopes slip away in this game with the loss. Mahomes has a chance to come back for the beginning of 2026, but don’t be surprised if he misses some time next season due to his recovery.

Patrick Mahomes II (knee) was helped off the field against the Chargers.

Fantasy Impact

Mahomes was injured while being tackled from behind while rolling out to make a pass. He was clearly in pain and needed help to the sideline. Gardner Minshew is in the game and is quarterbacking the Chiefs late in the fourth quarter. Mahomes was seen being helped to the locker room by the training staff.