Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have breathed a sigh of relief with their thrilling comeback victory over the Indianapolis Colts, which not only kept their playoff hopes alive but also provided some crucial injury updates that could impact their must-win showdown against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.
In a do-or-die situation, Mahomes' team responded admirably, ultimately escaping with a 23-20 overtime win despite trailing 20-9 in the fourth quarter. The Chiefs' quarterback attributed their success to his teammates' ability to make plays happen when it mattered most. "This is exactly what we needed, to win against a really good team and the game is not going your way," Mahomes said.
However, not all the news from Kansas City is positive. Running back Isiah Pacheco will finally return from injury, but his teammates could be without tight end Noah Gray and star offensive lineman Trey Smith, who are dealing with ankle injuries. Mahomes will also have to contend with the possibility of having only a limited number of key targets on the field due to hamstring injuries that kept Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice out of last weekend's game against the Colts.
As the contest looms, the Chiefs' offense is now in a better position than previously thought. Mahomes will look to lead his team to another victory on Thanksgiving Day when they take on the Cowboys at 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS.
In a do-or-die situation, Mahomes' team responded admirably, ultimately escaping with a 23-20 overtime win despite trailing 20-9 in the fourth quarter. The Chiefs' quarterback attributed their success to his teammates' ability to make plays happen when it mattered most. "This is exactly what we needed, to win against a really good team and the game is not going your way," Mahomes said.
However, not all the news from Kansas City is positive. Running back Isiah Pacheco will finally return from injury, but his teammates could be without tight end Noah Gray and star offensive lineman Trey Smith, who are dealing with ankle injuries. Mahomes will also have to contend with the possibility of having only a limited number of key targets on the field due to hamstring injuries that kept Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice out of last weekend's game against the Colts.
As the contest looms, the Chiefs' offense is now in a better position than previously thought. Mahomes will look to lead his team to another victory on Thanksgiving Day when they take on the Cowboys at 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS.
. Their comeback win is a huge morale boost and now they're in an even better position to take down the Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day 
. But gotta feel bad for Noah Gray and Trey Smith - ankle injuries are no joke 
. And Isiah Pacheco's return will be a massive boost, but let's hope those hammy issues with Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice don't linger too long 
. Still, I'm loving the vibe around KC right now - they're gonna make some noise on Turkey Day 
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! I mean, Patrick Mahomes is like a magician out there - he makes plays happen even when it seems like all hope is lost 
. The way his team came back from that huge deficit in the Colts game was just insane 
. But, at the same time, those injury updates are kinda concerning... like, what if Noah Gray or Trey Smith can't play? That would be a huge blow to their offense 
. Still, I've got faith in Mahomes and Co. - they'll figure it out somehow 
I'm just glad Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs were able to turn it around like that. It's amazing how their team came together to make plays in the clutch. The injury news is a bit of a bummer though - losing Noah Gray and Trey Smith could be tough for them on Thanksgiving Day. And with Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice dealing with hamstrings, they're gonna have to rely on Mahomes' legs more than usual 
. Still, I'm feeling good about the Chiefs' chances now that Pacheco's finally back in the mix 
. Maybe they can take down those Cowboys and make some noise in the playoffs! 
that's a big blow 2 their offense!
! mahomes is a total genius 
, i mean, that guy's got ice in his veins 
. and now they gotta deal with hammy issues too 
, mahomes might be stuck with limited targets 
. still think chiefs got this though 
, mahomes is the real MVP 
. can't wait for thanksgiving day 
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Oh man, what a game! 
, I'm so hyped for them! 
They really needed this win to keep their playoff hopes alive 
. Now they just gotta deal with some injuries 
️, and Mahomes has some key targets missing due to hamstring issues 
. Still think the Chiefs have this one in the bag 
! They've got the offense firing on all cylinders 
...I love how he's always so calm under pressure and gives credit to his teammates for stepping up when it counts.
Also, I'm a bit concerned about those injuries on the Chiefs' offense. Isiah Pacheco's return is good news, but losing Noah Gray and Trey Smith for extended periods could hurt them big time... 
And honestly, I'm impressed they didn't lose their minds when it seemed like all hope was lost... 20-9 down and still managed to win. Mahomes is literally the ultimate magician 
. Still, at least they're in a slightly better position than before... fingers crossed it's enough to take down the Cowboys 
I mean, what can you say? They came back from being down by 11 points in the 4th quarter and still managed to win in OT?! That's insane!