Patrick Mahomes displays toughness after nearly disastrous arm injury

The Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl hopes may be hanging in the balance after a brutal Patrick Mahomes injury update occurred during Sunday’s game against the New York Jets.Kansas City’s star quarterback returned from an ACL injury to start the 2026 NFL season, but now the Chiefs sensation could be dealing with another serious setback.Mahomes exited Sunday’s game against the Jets after suffering a brutal hit that left his right arm hanging. The even larger concern for the Chiefs star is that it’s his throwing arm.The 31-year-old sensation somehow managed to return on the next drive though. It’s a truly massive turn of events for Kansas City after originally seeing their QB1 in agony while holding his elbow and forearm.MORE: NFL power rankings, updated entering Sunday Week 9Chiefs avoid catastrophic Patrick Mahomes injuryDavid Bailey forces the fumble and the Jets recover! Patrick Mahomes walked off the field in pain after the hit https://t.co/NQaGRnyR2N— SNY Jets (@snyjets) November 8, 2026The AFC West team is firmly in the Super Bowl discussion after starting the year 5-2 through the first eight weeks. However, Mahomes’ status could certainly change expectations.We’ll provide more updates to this injury update as details start to come in.— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —