Patrick Mahomes injury update: Start-or-sit advice for Chiefs QB in Week 10

Patrick Mahomes has been one of the more productive quarterbacks in fantasy football this season, giving managers plenty of reasons to keep him in their starting lineups.However, his Week 10 outlook became less straightforward after an injury scare against the New York Jets. With the Kansas City Chiefs preparing to face the Atlanta Falcons, fantasy managers need to decide whether Mahomes remains a reliable starting option.MORE: Kenneth Walker injury update leaves Chiefs RB’s Week 10 status in questionWill Patrick Mahomes play in Week 10?Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Mahomes will play against the Falcons after being left off the Kansas City Chiefs’ final injury report. Running back Kenneth Walker and cornerback Mansoor Delane are listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Jaylon Moore is out.Kenneth Walker, Jaydn Ott, and Mansoor Delane are questionable for Sunday's game in Atlanta.Jaylon Moore, Peter Woods, and Omarr Norman-Lott are out.— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) November 13, 2026Mahomes injured his throwing elbow during Kansas City’s win over the Jets. The swelling made it uncomfortable for him to throw, but an MRI showed no major damage.The 31-year-old responded well during the practice week, participating fully on both Wednesday and Thursday. Patrick Mahomes start-or-sit advice for Week 10Mahomes has given fantasy managers plenty of reasons to keep him in their lineups this season. He has thrown for 2,037 yards, 14 touchdowns and four interceptions in eight games. He also finished his last two outings with 563 passing yards and five touchdowns without an interception.The Falcons have allowed 241.2 passing yards per game this season. They also surrendered 271 passing yards to Joe Burrow in their Week 9 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.Final verdict: Start.—Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —