Andy Reid is commonly 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 high ankle sprain within the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ 21-7 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 15. Excessive ankle sprains are usually multi-week accidents, however Mahomes has been working arduous to get better. He has been a full participant in Chiefs apply all week, and his status for Saturday’s game against 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 said 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 a number of days in the past, yeah, I’d in all probability say it was a protracted shot. However he’s accomplished properly with it.”
Mahomes’ skill to play by way of ankle accidents and nonetheless have success has develop into a bit of a running joke in the NFL, nevertheless it’s nonetheless spectacular.
Mahomes’ stats this season aren’t leaping off the web page like they’ve prior to now. He’s handed for 3,348 yards, 22 touchdowns and 11 interceptions with 262 dashing yards. However the necessary 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.
