Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffers an injury in the play-off game against the Jaguars. What is the diagnosis – and will the superstar be able to play in the Championship Game?

This moment was a shock for the Kansas City Chiefs!

In the playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, quarterback Patrick Mahomes was injured early in the first quarter when an opposing defender landed on his ankle while making a tackle. The passer temporarily sat out but came back to finish the game.

According to initial information, an X-ray examination did not reveal a fracture, but how bad is the injury really?

Diagnosis with Mahomes

As “ESPN” reporter Adam Schefter reports, an MRI exam revealed a sprained ankle. Normally, this is an injury that forces a player to rest for several weeks. However, Mahomes is said to be planning to play in the AFC Championship Game next Sunday.

The Chiefs became the first team to qualify for the AFC Championship Game on Saturday night thanks to a 27-20 win over the Jaguars.

Mahomes, despite his injury, had two touchdowns on 22 of 30 passes for 195 yards. Backup Chad Henne used his brief playing time to score a touchdown on five of seven passing and 23 yards of space. “

AFC Finals in Atlanta or Kansas City

The Jaguars’ season ends after a surprise playoff appearance despite a Trevor Lawrence touchdown pass and a run into the end zone by Travis Etienne. However, Lawrence also afforded himself an interception on 23 of 36 passes completed for 212 yards.

The Chiefs will now face the winner of the Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game in the AFC finals.

If the Bills prevail, the game will go up due to the cancelled Game 17 game between Buffalo and Cincinnati following the Damar Hamlin incident in Atlanta. If the Bengals win, the Chiefs will host the Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium.