DraftKings Network - What we know about the Patrick Mahomes knee injuryAnother great SB Nation bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52893/DKN_Favicon_32x32..png2019-11-10T10:57:22-08:00http://dknetwork.draftkings.com/rss/stream/206846172019-11-10T10:57:22-08:002019-11-10T10:57:22-08:00Patrick Mahomes looks sharp in Week 10 return for Chiefs
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<p>So far so good for Mahomes in his Week 10 return.</p> <p id="CkVsRy">The <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> welcomed quarterback <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/8/29/20838560/patrick-mahomes-fantasy-football-dfs-salary-stats-2019">Patrick Mahomes</a> back into the starting lineup, and on the opening drive they picked up where they left off a few weeks back. On the opening drive, <span>Mahomes</span> completed six of eight passes for 57 yards and capped the drive with a touchdown pass to tight end <span>Travis Kelce</span>.</p>
<p id="s35hXk">Mahomes did almost throw an interception on his first pass of the drive. <span>Kenny Vaccaro</span> appeared to secure an interception, but on review, the play was reversed and it was ruled incomplete. Mahomes quickly bounced back to go six of seven on the drive.</p>
<p id="uZmBzX">On two subsequent drives, Mahomes was six of nine for 67 yards. The Chiefs added a field goal on the first of the drives and punted on the second. Mahomes is 12 of 17 for 124 yards and a touchdown.</p>
<p id="3ya5Fl">Mahomes is making his first start since dislocating his knee cap three weeks ago on <em>Thursday Night Football</em>. He returned to practice last week, but sat out the Week 9 game against Minnesota. He returned this week after missing a mere two games and is looking like he is right back on track. He’s got a ways to go today, but so far so good for Mahomes and his <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/fantasy-football">fantasy football</a> owners.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2019/11/10/20957957/patrick-mahomes-fantasy-football-stats-performance-week-10-knee-injuryDavid Fucillo2019-11-04T09:31:14-08:002019-11-04T09:31:14-08:00One reason Patrick Mahomes might play in Week 10 vs. Titans
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<p>We might see Patrick Mahomes this weekend against Tennessee. We break down the fantasy and betting implications of the latest reports.</p> <p id="dkhnQg">The <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> edged out the <a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Minnesota Vikings</a> in Week 9, and there is a decent chance quarterback <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/8/29/20838560/patrick-mahomes-fantasy-football-dfs-salary-stats-2019">Patrick Mahomes</a> returns in time for their Week 10 contest against the <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Tennessee Titans</a>. He was inactive for a second straight game, but the timeline suggests Week 10 for a return.</p>
<p id="OWraKO">Mahomes dislocated his kneecap on Thursday, October 17th against the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a>. Sunday marked 17 days since the injury, and NFL reporter Jay Glazer offered some insight from the medical side of things. Week 10 will move Mahomes past a significant part of the recovery timeline.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Reason Mahomes isn’t playing today? Doc told them he had 40% chance of re-dislocating kneecap inside of 21 days but goes down to 10-15% after 21 days. Today is 17 days <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonFOX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLONFOX</a></p>— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayGlazer/status/1191041114356060160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2019</a>
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<p id="mkm9JQ">The chance still exists that Mahomes will re-dislocate the knee cap. These percentages are generally speaking and do not address the specifics of a given player’s situation. But once you reach those stages, you just have to operate within the confines of what you know.</p>
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<a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/fantasy-football">Fantasy football</a> analysis: Chiefs QB <span>Patrick Mahomes</span>
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<p id="iLXnjR">Mahomes is not a lock to play this week for fantasy owners, but clearly he is getting closer. The big question, regardless of when Mahomes returns, is how close he will be to 100 percent. He’s a great quarterback even at 75 or 80 percent, but he likely drops down a tier when you limit his ability to move. He’ll still be a QB1, but you will want to lower your weekly expectations a little bit until we see how he looks when he returns and how he looks as fantasy playoffs approach.</p>
<h1 id="btHysx">Betting analysis</h1>
<p id="z8OPEF">Oddsmakers have a healthy Mahomes worth six or so points per game to the point spread. The Chiefs were field goal underdogs to the Vikings, but their line is a work in progress for Week 10 vs. the Titans. <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/football/3?category=game-lines&subcategory=game">DraftKings Sportsbook</a> does not have a line yet, while a few sportsbooks in Las Vegas have the Chiefs at -3.5. It’s a road game for Kansas City, but it remains to be seen how much those shops are baking in a potential Mahomes return. I suspect it’s moderately, but not much, and so they would adjust to a touchdown or more if Mahomes is announced as the starter.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2019/11/4/20948010/patrick-mahomes-injury-status-return-timeline-week-10-vs-titansDavid Fucillo2019-10-30T16:02:05-07:002019-10-30T16:02:05-07:00Patrick Mahomes continues practicing, doing ‘a little bit more’ than last week
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<p>Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes continues practicing in limited fashion. We break down the fantasy implications of his Week 9 work.</p> <p id="c8JCiy">The <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> returned to practice to get ready for Week 9 and <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/8/29/20838560/patrick-mahomes-fantasy-football-dfs-salary-stats-2019">Patrick Mahomes</a> was once again a limited participant in practice. Mahomes was limited last week in his first work since returning from a dislocated knee cap, but head coach Andy Reid said Mahomes would a “a little bit more” in practice this week, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/vgregorian/status/1189585357551132672">beat writer Vahe Gregorian</a>.</p>
<p id="ZgWSOA">Mahomes dislocated his knee cap in Week 7, but his return was been fairly speedy. <span>Matt Moore</span> started in Week 8 and threw for 267 yards with two touchdowns. He is likely to start again in Week 9 against the <a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Minnesota Vikings</a>. Mahomes could be back the week after for a road game against the <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Tennessee Titans</a>, or the following week for <em>Monday Night Football</em> against the <a href="https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/">Los Angeles Chargers</a>. The Chiefs have a bye after that in Week 12.</p>
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<a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/fantasy-football">Fantasy football</a> analysis: Chiefs QB <span>Patrick Mahomes</span>
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<p id="m9sKxr">Mahomes should be back in the next two or three weeks, but it is still a question of just how effective he will be. If you remove his injury-shortened game, Mahomes would be third in fantasy points per game thus far. When he returns you should slot him back in your lineup, but expectations should be lowered at least a little bit while we see what he looks like.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2019/10/30/20940839/patrick-mahomes-injury-status-practice-fantasy-football-week-9David Fucillo2019-10-21T11:38:32-07:002019-10-21T11:38:32-07:00Patrick Mahomes MRI ‘turned out as good as possible,’ QB ‘progressing nicely’
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<p>Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will miss time with his dislocated knee cap, but the Chiefs head athletic trainer is optimistic about his progress. We break down the fantasy football and gambling implication</p> <p id="9ISv27">The <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> are exceedingly optimistic about <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/8/29/20838560/patrick-mahomes-fantasy-football-dfs-salary-stats-2019">Patrick Mahomes</a>’ recovery from a dislocated knee cap. In the four days since the injury, the team has gone from concerned about season-ending ligament damage to talk that he could be back in a few weeks.</p>
<p id="erJpyE">On Monday, head trainer Rick Burkholder told the media Mahomes knee MRI last Friday “turned out as good as possible” and the quarterback is “progressing nicely,” according to <a href="https://twitter.com/HerbieTeope/status/1186326247183392777">Chiefs beat writer Herbie Teope</a>. Burkholder said Mahomes has started doing pool therapy.</p>
<p id="gvEoU7">Head coach Andy Reid met with the media as well, and he did not want to put a timeline on Mahomes’ return. There has been talk of a three week absence, with others suggesting three to five weeks. Reid did say “it would be a stretch” for Mahomes to play this week against the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a>, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/HerbieTeope/status/1186328134226006017">Teope</a>.</p>
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<a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/fantasy-football">Fantasy football</a> analysis, Chiefs QB <span>Patrick Mahomes</span>
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<p id="YW59zf"><span>Matt Moore</span> will get the start in Week 8, but I wouldn’t be surprised if there were anonymous sources suggesting this weekend that Mahomes could return to some limited practice next week. That does not mean he actually will return, but given the overwhelming optimism the Chiefs are providing, that kind of report from Ian Rapoport or Adam Schefter or whomever would not surprise me at all.</p>
<p id="eH1J4h"><span>Moore</span> is not a fantasy option at this point, so if Mahomes was your guy, you’ll want to look in some other directions. <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/10/21/20924786/ryan-tannehill-fantasy-football-waiver-wire-titans-week-8">Just don’t add Ryan Tannehill</a>.</p>
<h2 id="hUepfH">Gambling analysis</h2>
<p id="WMGmwi">The Chiefs dropped to +1100 in <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/super-bowl">Super Bowl odds</a> and Mahomes dropped to +1000 in MVP odds. The missed time does not help, but both could be solid values at this point. <span>Russell Wilson</span>, <span>Aaron Rodgers</span>, and <span>Lamar Jackson</span> seem like <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/10/21/20924619/russell-wilson-aaron-rodgers-nfl-mvp-odds-2019-lamar-jackson-deshaun-watson-patrick-mahomes-week-8">the three front-runners for MVP</a>, but if the Chiefs struggle the next few weeks and turn it back on when Mahomes returns, he’s an intriguing MVP bet right now.</p>
<p id="jDklNT">Kansas City hosts Green Bay on <em>Sunday Night Football</em> this week, and <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/10/21/20924440/nfl-odds-week-8-point-spreads-complete-list-packers-vs-chiefs-cardinals-vs-saints">are a three-point underdog</a>. If Mahomes were healthy, KC would likely favored by at or over a field goal in this game. The Chiefs host Minnesota next week and travel to Tennessee in Week 10. There is a decent chance they’ll be underdogs in both games, but it will depend on how the next two weeks shake out.</p>
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https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2019/10/21/20925423/patrick-mahomes-injury-status-mri-timeline-chiefs-fantasy-footballDavid Fucillo2019-10-20T07:29:59-07:002019-10-20T07:29:59-07:00Patrick Mahomes could be back by Week 11
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<p>Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is expected back sooner rather than later from his knee injury. We break down the fantasy implications of Week 11 and the Chiefs bye week following.</p> <p id="3gx0YW">The <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> dodged a serious injury in Week 7. Quarterback <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/8/29/20838560/patrick-mahomes-fantasy-football-dfs-salary-stats-2019">Patrick Mahomes</a> suffered a dislocated knee cap, but he did not suffer ligament damage. The low end on most estimates has been three weeks to return, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter offered a “if not sooner” in <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27884750/sources-patrick-mahomes-return-chiefs-less-3-weeks">his report on the injury</a>.</p>
<p id="V7xahU">Schefter mentioned that along with the dislocated knee cap, Mahomes suffered a high ankle sprain. The latter injury can cost a player a month or more depending on the severity. Three weeks from now would have Mahomes back in time to face the <a href="https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/">Los Angeles Chargers</a> on <em>Monday Night Football</em> in Week 11. It is worth noting the Chiefs have a bye week immediately after that game.</p>
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<a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/fantasy-football">Fantasy football</a> analysis, Chiefs QB <span>Patrick Mahomes</span>
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<p id="Q1KNIe">This is much better news than most expected Thursday evening. That being said, fantasy owners should expect a cautious approach by the Chiefs. I would be surprised if he played in Week 11. The Chiefs have a one-game lead on the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Raiders</a>, pending Oakland’s Week 7 matchup with the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a>. I don’t think standings will impact the Chiefs bringing back Mahomes sooner, but if they have a 1.5 game lead coming out of this weekend, it makes the conservative approach that much easier.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2019/10/20/20923285/patrick-mahomes-injury-status-return-date-week-11-chiefs-vs-chargers-fantasy-footballDavid Fucillo2019-10-18T10:09:58-07:002019-10-18T10:09:58-07:00Patrick Mahomes injury not severe, should return after ‘brief absence’
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<p>The Chiefs got some potentially good news about Patrick Mahomes following his knee injury. We break down the timeline.</p> <p id="JPVN1r">The <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> are breathing at least a little bit of a sigh of relief on Friday morning. A day after quarterback <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/8/29/20838560/patrick-mahomes-fantasy-football-dfs-salary-stats-2019">Patrick Mahomes</a> suffered a dislocated knee cap on <em>Thursday Night Football</em>, the team learned there is no significant additional damages, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/rapsheet/status/1185238329723367425?s=12">NFL Network</a>. Ian Rapoport and James Palmer reported that <span>Mahomes</span> will seek additional opinions to confirm, but [t]he plan is for him to return this season after a brief absence.”</p>
<p id="eTaOlT">This is great news for the Chiefs and football fans in general. Mahomes is one of the most entertaining players in the NFL, and a critical component to the Chiefs (and fantasy owners!) success. The <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/10/18/20920911/patrick-mahomes-injury-super-bowl-54-mvp-odds-change">team’s Super Bowl odds were hurt by the injury</a>, but they will not drop too precipitously if Mahomes is in fact able to return in the next few weeks.</p>
<p id="gPuJvr">The Chiefs schedule the next five weeks includes games at home against the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a> and <a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Vikings</a>, on the road against the <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Titans</a>, and at home against the <a href="https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/">Chargers</a>, followed by a bye. The team will assuredly not rush Mahomes back into action, so we’ll see just how long it takes. In 2009, <span>Matthew Stafford</span> missed three weeks covering two games and a bye week from a dislocated knee cap. If Mahomes’ injury is similar, this is a huge win for the Chiefs — all things considered.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2019/10/18/20921103/patrick-mahomes-injury-diagnosis-dislocated-knee-capDavid Fucillo2019-10-18T05:47:36-07:002019-10-18T05:47:36-07:00What Patrick Mahomes injury means for Chiefs fantasy football options
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<p>The Chiefs will be without quarterback Patrick Mahomes for some time due to his knee injury.</p> <p id="oWTn4w"><strong>Editor’s update</strong>: Mahomes did not suffer any significant additional damage to his dislocated knee cap, per NFL Network. <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/10/18/20921103/patrick-mahomes-injury-diagnosis-dislocated-knee-cap">Here’s a look at a potential timeline</a>.</p>
<p id="xvzXsg">The <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> lost <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/8/29/20838560/patrick-mahomes-fantasy-football-dfs-salary-stats-2019">Patrick Mahomes</a> to a knee injury in Week 7, and he could miss anywhere <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/10/18/20920594/patrick-mahomes-injury-mri-results-timeline-rehab">from three weeks to the full season</a>. We’ll find out more after his MRI on Monday, but in the meantime, we’ll know he will miss at least some amount of time.</p>
<p id="qtBDpw"><span>Matt Moore</span> took over as starting quarterback for the Chiefs and finished with a decent outing. He completed 10 of 19 passes for 117 yards and one touchdown, connecting with <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/8/30/20837404/tyreek-hill-fantasy-football-dfs-salary-stats-2019">Tyreek Hill</a> on a beautiful 57-yard catch-and-run score. The Chiefs defense keyed the team’s win over Denver after <span>Mahomes</span> left, but <span>Moore</span> played his part just fine.</p>
<p id="hvJOMP">The Chiefs have plenty of questions to answer, but <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/fantasy-football">fantasy football</a> owners have questions as well. Mahomes was the first quarterback selected in basically every 2019 fantasy football draft, and there’s a decent chance he’s on a playoff contender in your league.</p>
<p id="tssPA4">His absence will swing some of those teams in a big way, but it also will impact the Chiefs various skill position players. <span>Tyreek Hill</span> and <span>Travis Kelce</span> were the big playmakers in the passing game, while <span>LeSean McCoy</span> has been emerging as the Chiefs starter at running back over <span>Damien Williams</span>.</p>
<p id="IwUj8v">On Thursday, Hill had the 57-yards touchdown reception and had a solid outing with 16.4 points in <a href="https://live.draftkings.com/sports/nfl/seasons/2019/week/7/games/all">DraftKings DFS</a> and traditional PPR leagues and 13.4 in standard leagues. All of his production came after Moore entered the game. <span>Travis Kelce</span> had six catches on eight targets for 44 yards, with two catches on four targets for 14 yards coming after Moore came in. <span>LeSean McCoy</span> finished the game with 12 rushes for 64 yards.</p>
<p id="D1Flet"><span>Tyreek Hill</span> remains a must start in fantasy football until Moore proves he can otherwise downgrade the speedster. <span>Travis Kelce</span> also remains a must start regardless of matchup. After that, we’re at a point where you have to pick and choose your spots. <span>McCoy</span> appears to be the starting running back, while <span>Damien Williams</span> has lost most of his fantasy value for the time being.</p>
<p id="oWk7Rh"><span>Sammy Watkins</span> should be back next week from his hamstring injury, and he vaults ahead of <span>Mecole Hardman</span>, <span>Demarcus Robinson</span>, and Byron Pringle. The question of how any of them will look with <span>Matt Moore</span> at quarterback is difficult to determine for the time being. The bigger question for now, pending MRI results, is how much time Mahomes will miss.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2019/10/18/20920586/patrick-mahomes-injury-fantasy-football-tyreek-hill-damien-williams-lesean-mccoy-travis-kelceDavid Fucillo2019-10-18T05:28:01-07:002019-10-18T05:28:01-07:00Patrick Mahomes could miss anywhere from three weeks to the season depending on MRI results
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<p>The Chiefs will be without Patrick Mahomes for at least three weeks due to his knee injury, according to one report. But his absence could be significantly longer depending on the amount of damage discovered in his MRI.</p> <p id="pD1X8v"><strong>Editor’s update</strong>: Mahomes did not suffer any significant additional damage to his dislocated knee cap, per NFL Network. <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/10/18/20921103/patrick-mahomes-injury-diagnosis-dislocated-knee-cap">Here’s a look at a potential timeline</a>.</p>
<p id="7rcTc0">The <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> will find out Monday morning just how much time franchise quarterback <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/8/29/20838560/patrick-mahomes-fantasy-football-dfs-salary-stats-2019">Patrick Mahomes</a> will miss due to his knee injury. <span>Mahomes</span> suffered <a href="https://dknation.draftkings.com/2019/10/17/20920186/patrick-mahomes-injury-week-7-tnf-fantasy-football">what appeared to be a dislocation</a> when he attempted a quarterback sneak in the second quarter of Week 7 <em>Thursday Night Football</em> against the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a>.</p>
<p id="h50SyT">Mahomes was able to walk off the field and back to the locker room to get an x-ray. Within a couple minutes of entering the x-ray room, the Chiefs ruled him out for the rest of the game, according to FOX sideline reporter Erin Andrews.</p>
<p id="ty42Nh"><a href="https://twitter.com/TerezPaylor/status/1185015351714766848">Initial reports</a> were a dislocated kneecap but no fracture. Mahomes will undergo an MRI Monday morning to see if there is any ligament damage. If ligaments were damaged he would likely undergo surgery and potentially be lost for the season. If there is no ligament damage, the absolute best case is that he would miss three weeks, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1185036178011181057">ESPN’s Adam Schefter</a>.</p>
<p id="z9rkV9">If Mahomes misses three weeks that covers Week 8 vs. the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a>, Week 8 vs. the <a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Minnesota Vikings</a>, and Week 10 vs. the <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Tennessee Titans</a>. The Chiefs play the <a href="https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/">Los Angeles Chargers</a> after that and then have a Week 12 bye.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2019/10/18/20920594/patrick-mahomes-injury-mri-results-timeline-rehabDavid Fucillo