Why Patrick Mahomes Is Not Playing In The Finals For The Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes He was held out of the Kansas City Chiefs’ regular season finale against the Denver Broncos.

Mahomes, 29, did not play in Sunday’s game, January 5, after the Chiefs won the No.

Since the game was meaningless from a standing perspective, the Chiefs decided not to risk their star starting quarterback taking any snaps.

In his place, a veteran backup Carson Wentz started the game at Denver Empower Field at Mile High.

“I have faced it before, so I am not worried about all that,” the Chiefs coach Andy Reid he told reporters on Wednesday, January 1 about Mahomes’ stay. “It gives the other guys a chance here to grow and you can use everybody.”

Reid, 66, added, “The important thing is to make sure we stay sharp in all areas this game and in the weeks to come… period.” I make sure I do that in practice and the guys go out, players and coaches, work on that.”

Wentz, 32, attempted just two passes this season as Mahomes’ backup, but said he’s ready to meet the challenge.

“I’m going to get ready to go out and win and do well on this offense,” Wentz told reporters on Wednesday.

He continued, “I think it will be great to get reps. Obviously the preseason helps, but that was limited and looks like another lifetime already. This will definitely help if needed at any capacity down there in the playoffs. But to be honest, I’m happy to go out and play football.”

The break also gives Mahomes a chance to continue healing from the ankle injury he suffered in the Chiefs game on December 15 against the Cleveland Browns.

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Mahomes left the game in the fourth quarter after being dragged from behind by a Browns defensive tackle. Dalvin Tomlinson while at the same time being hit high by a Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall.

He was later seen being carried in a golf cart inside Cleveland’s Huntington Bank Field and initially had doubts about the Chiefs’ game against the Houston Texans on December 21.

Mahomes would eventually start that game and throw for 260 yards, a passing and rushing touchdown in a 27-19 victory.

The Chiefs will open their campaign for a historic Super Bowl for the third time in a row when the NFL Divisional Playoffs begin on January 18.