Patrick Mahomes remains in concussion protocol, but is reportedly expected to practice Wednesday

The eyes of the NFL world stay on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes heading into Championship Sunday after he suffered what was stated to be a concussion within the divisional spherical towards the Cleveland Browns, however he has made some progress since Sunday. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Mahomes cleared “some massive steps” on Monday, however does stay within the NFL‘s concussion protocol. He nonetheless should undergo sure steps to clear concussion protocol within the coming days, however there’s “hope and optimism” contemplating he is anticipated to observe on Wednesday, according to Schefter. 

Mahomes went down after what seemed to be a routine choice play, however struggled to face on his personal when he tried to rise up. Carrington Harrison of CBS Sports Radio in Kansas Metropolis reported this week that the Chiefs’ star quarterback appeared woozy as a result of a nerve in his neck was tweaked (or potentially compressed) on the hit. Regardless, Mahomes is in concussion protocol, and has more obstacles to overcome if he desires to go well with up on Sunday. 

“We’ll simply comply with that and see how he does right here within the subsequent couple days,” Chiefs head coach Andy Reid stated of the protocol, via The Buffalo News. “Due to the protocol it is a no brainer from the coach’s standpoint. You do not have to consider it.”

The pinnacle damage is clearly the primary concern for Mahomes, however he was additionally seen limping on the sector previous to the damage on account of a toe difficulty. Reid stated on Monday that the toe damage Mahomes suffered is not going to hold him out of the sport this weekend, which is sweet information.

“I feel he’ll be OK with the toe half,” Reid stated, via ESPN’s Adam Teicher. 

Chad Henne, who will possible begin on Sunday if Mahomes can not, got here into the sport this previous weekend and wrapped up the 22-17 win for Kansas Metropolis. He accomplished 6 of 8 passes for 66 yards and threw a choose, however did scramble for 13 yards on a third-and-14 late within the fourth quarter, after which hit Tyreek Hill within the flat for a acquire of 5 yards on the following fourth right down to put the sport on ice for the Chiefs. Mahomes’ well being will proceed to be the focal point because the week goes on, but it surely seems issues are going effectively up up to now.