Patrick Mahomes’ torn ACL caps a late-season collapse, ends Kansas City’s playoff hopes, and throws the Chiefs’ immediate future into uncertainty as roster turnover, cap pressure, and potential retirements loom.

No two ACL injuries are the same, and Patrick Mahomes’ surgery, recovery and timeline will be unique to him. M

The Kansas City Chiefs have been eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2014, so it's understandable that some players aren't used to this feeling.

The Kansas City Chiefs know they will be playing out the final three games of the season without Patrick Mahomes, who will soon undergo surgery to repair the torn left ACL that he sustained in a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that eliminated them from playoff contention.

The Kansas City Chiefs are out of the 2026 offseason contention after losing to the Chargers on Sunday. The afternoon noticed one of the brutal injuries across the league, but the one that shocked everyone was Patrick Mahomes’ ACL tear.

Is Patrick Mahomes' season over? The Chiefs QB injured his knee in Week 15 vs. the Chargers. Here's the latest injury update:

It may feel like the Chiefs' season ended Sunday, especially with Patrick Mahomes’ knee injury punctuating a disappointing campaign, but Kansas City wants to finish its final three games strong.

Chargers defensive back Tony Jefferson drew the ire of Chiefs players and fans, but one former KC player defended him.

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