Patrick Mahomes acknowledged the mounting injury concerns in the Kansas City Chiefs locker room as the team prepares for its Thanksgiving matchup in Dallas. The quarterback said players are dealing with wear and tear late in the season, setting up a short-week test against a rejuvenated Dallas Cowboys defense.
Mahomes’ comments followed a narrow overtime win that boosted the Chiefs’ playoff chances but left the roster thinner than desired. Several contributors logged limited practice reps, and a handful of role players were held out as coaches monitored recovery and concussion protocols.
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Oct 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts during the third quarter of the game against the Washington Commanders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Kansas City faces the challenge of replacing starters while maintaining offensive rhythm on a compressed schedule. The coaching staff has begun adjusting the depth chart, turning to veterans and younger backups to fill gaps at guard, tight end and in the defensive rotation when necessary.
The injury load changes game-planning priorities, with an emphasis on simplifying protections and creating quick, high-percentage opportunities for the passing game. Play-calling may also tilt toward sustained drives and pounding the ball to take pressure off an ailing receiving corps and an offensive line coping with absences.
Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Kansas City Chiefs’ Injuries
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Sep 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Mahomes shared his thoughts about how some key Kansas City players have succumbed to injuries. This can be seen in a post by Charles Goldman on X.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: “Everyone is banged up at this time of the year, but you’ve got to be able to fight through that and play your best football,” Goldman tweeted.
Special teams and situational execution become more critical when regulars are limited or unavailable, meaning field position and turnover avoidance could decide the outcome. Kansas City’s staff has stressed discipline in fundamentals and conservative handling of practice workloads to avoid further setbacks on a short week.
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Sep 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
For Mahomes, the situation reinforces a veteran quarterback’s role as both playmaker and team leader, managing expectations and rallying a roster through adversity. How the Chiefs cope with their injury list will reveal whether depth and coaching can offset the physical toll as the season reaches its most consequential stretch.
The team will provide updated designations after final practices, but the message is clear: Kansas City must find ways to win while bodies heal. The immediate aim is to stay competitive in November and enter December with momentum and as many key players intact as possible.
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Sep 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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