What happened: An MRI on Mahomes' throwing elbow revealed no structural damage after he sustained the injury in Sunday's contest. The clean evaluation clears the quarterback to remain under center without missing extended time.
Why it matters: Kansas City avoided a major disruption to its offense while holding the AFC's No. 5 seed midway through the season. Keeping Mahomes healthy keeps the team in prime position within a competitive conference playoff race.
By the numbers: Kansas City is 6-2 through eight games in 2026, snapping a two-game skid with Sunday's 35-12 victory.
What to watch: The Chiefs will monitor Mahomes' throwing workload during practice ahead of their Week 10 matchup.