Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Suffers Season-Ending Torn ACL

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL injury during the final minutes of Sunday’s 16-13 defeat against the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced.

An MRI confirmed that Mahomes had torn the ACL, according to the Chiefs. The star quarterback and the team are currently discussing potential surgery to address the season-ending injury. (RELATED: Falcons’ Bijan Robinson Issues Apology For ‘Smear The Queer’ Comment, But Honestly, Who Cares?)

“Don’t know why this had to happen,” wrote Mahomes on social media. “And not going to lie, [it] hurts. But all we can do now is [trust] in God and attack every single day over and over again. Thank you, Chiefs kingdom, for always supporting me and for everyone who has reached out and sent prayers. I [will] be back stronger than ever.”

Mahomes went down with the injury with under two minutes on the clock.

Injury Update on QB Patrick Mahomes:

An MRI has confirmed that Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in his left knee in today’s game. Patrick and the club are currently exploring surgical options.

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 15, 2025

Desperate to spark a late comeback for the Chiefs, Mahomes escaped the pocket and rolled right, pursued closely by Chargers defensive end Da’Shawn Hand. As he planted his left foot to throw the ball away — resulting in an incompletion — his left knee buckled awkwardly under the pressure. Mahomes crumpled to the turf, immediately clutching his knee and grimacing in obvious pain.

After Sunday’s defeat against the Chargers, the Chiefs have been officially eliminated from the NFL Playoffs.