With the Chiefs officially out of the playoffs, it's possible that Mahomes has played his last down of the year. Even if he is able to return this season, Kansas City has just three games left in the year and no incentive to play Mahomes the rest of the way.

Whether Drake Maye against Bo Nix, Josh Allen against Trevor Lawrence, or any other quarterback combination – there’s one thing it won’t have

Patrick Mahomes II suffered a non-contact knee injury after his left knee hyperextended. It did not take long for the Chiefs to confirm the worst, as Mahomes was diagnosed with a season-ending ACL tear. Patrick Mahomes II suffered a torn ACL and is out for the season. pic.twitter.com/XQL44Rvn7G

Reports confirmed Patrick Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in his left knee Sunday during the Chiefs' 16-13 loss to the Chargers that ended their playoff hopes. No. 15's 2025 season is now over, and he's unlikely to return until sometime deep into the 2026-27 season.

Cameras caught the devastating reaction of Patrick Mahomes after he had to leave Sunday's game against the Chargers.

With the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2025 season over in terms of playoff contention, concern is now shifting toward the 2026 season.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Monday that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will get a second opinion on the torn ACL that he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. And if all goes well with surgery,

The Kansas City Chiefs will be 5.5-point favorites in their Week 15 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.