Andy Reid is usually left impressed by his quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, for on-field causes. However Mahomes is leaving Reid impressed for off-field causes too.
Mahomes suffered a excessive ankle sprain within the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ 21-7 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 15. Excessive ankle sprains are sometimes multi-week accidents, however Mahomes has been working exhausting to recuperate. He has been a full participant in Chiefs observe all week, and his standing for Saturday’s recreation towards the Houston Texans is wanting good.
Mahomes’ skill to be able to play six days after struggling a excessive ankle sprain has amazed Reid.
Reid mentioned the subject material whereas talking with the media on Thursday.
Reid mentioned Mahomes “amazes me each time he does it. That man, he’s so mentally powerful. It’s only a mindset he has going into it. So the place he was just a few days in the past, yeah, I’d most likely say it was a protracted shot. However he’s accomplished nicely with it.”
Mahomes’ skill to play via ankle accidents and nonetheless have success has grow to be a little bit of a operating joke within the NFL, nevertheless it’s nonetheless spectacular.
Mahomes’ stats this season aren’t leaping off the web page like they’ve up to now. He’s handed for 3,348 yards, 22 touchdowns and 11 interceptions with 262 dashing yards. However the essential determine is that the Chiefs are 13-1. Kansas Metropolis is trying to lock up homefield benefit all through the playoffs. With the Buffalo Payments the subsequent closest to them within the AFC at 11-3, KC is in a great spot heading into Week 16. Andy Reid is aware of it and is grateful for his quarterback’s toughness.
