Patrick Mahomes injury/ Chiefs vs. Browns recap/ NFL Week 15/ Mahomes X-rays negative/ Kansas City Chiefs updates/ CLEVELAND/ Newslooks/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 21-7 win over the Cleveland Browns, throwing two touchdown passes before leaving the game with an ankle injury. X-rays were negative, and Mahomes is listed as day-to-day. The Browns struggled with turnovers, giving the Chiefs their 13th win of the season.
Chiefs’ Victory Over Browns: Quick Looks
- Mahomes’ Injury: Mahomes exited the game in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury; X-rays were negative.
- Strong Start: Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, helping the Chiefs build a 21-0 lead.
- Browns’ Turnovers: Cleveland committed six turnovers, including three interceptions by Jameis Winston.
- Key Performances: Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy added a rushing TD, while Browns WR Jerry Jeudy surpassed 1,000 receiving yards.
- Game Impact: Despite Mahomes’ exit, the Chiefs secured a comfortable win and improved to 13-1.
Mahomes Exits Late with Ankle Injury as Chiefs Beat Browns 21-7
Deep Look
Mahomes Leads Before Late Injury
Patrick Mahomes set the tone early for the Kansas City Chiefs, throwing two touchdown passes as the team built a commanding lead over the Cleveland Browns. However, late in the fourth quarter, Mahomes left the game after his left ankle was rolled up on during a tackle by Dalvin Tomlinson.
Mahomes had his ankle taped on the sidelines before being replaced by Carson Wentz with 5:23 left in the game. He later assured reporters that X-rays were negative and expressed hope for a quick recovery.
“With the adrenaline, it’s hard to tell now,” Mahomes said. “We’ll get into the rehab and try to get back for the short week.”
Chiefs Capitalize on Browns’ Errors
The Browns’ offensive woes, highlighted by six turnovers, paved the way for Kansas City’s win. Jameis Winston threw three interceptions, two of which were in the end zone. Backup quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson also threw a late interception.
The Chiefs took advantage of Cleveland’s mistakes, scoring on their first possession after a muffed punt return. Mahomes connected with JuJu Smith-Schuster for a 7-yard touchdown to give Kansas City an early lead.
Defensive Highlights and Injuries
Kansas City’s defense remained solid, limiting the Browns to a single touchdown—a 62-yard run by Jerome Ford. Browns defensive end Myles Garrett provided a scare in the second quarter when he left the field with an apparent eye injury. Garrett returned after being cleared and finished the game.
Chiefs safety Chamarri Conner left the game with a concussion, while Browns running back Nick Chubb suffered a broken foot, adding to Cleveland’s injury woes.
Wentz Steps In
Carson Wentz entered the game late in relief of Mahomes. While the Chiefs’ offense stalled after Mahomes’ exit, Wentz helped run out the clock as Kansas City held on for the win.
Swift Absent Amid Speculation
Pop superstar Taylor Swift, rumored to attend the game to support Chiefs tight end and boyfriend Travis Kelce, was not present. Swift had recently wrapped up her world tour, fueling speculation about her attendance. Kelce, meanwhile, appeared to limp early in the game but continued playing.
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