Patrick Mahomes (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
The Kansas City Chiefs could be without superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes after he suffered an ankle injury in Sunday’s 21-7 road win over the Cleveland Browns.
Patrick Mahomes was injured after taking a hit from Cleveland defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson during the fourth quarter. Backup Carson Wentz came in and helped the Chiefs hold on for a fourth straight victory.
According to a report from Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Mahomes has a high ankle sprain and is considered “week-to-week.” Kansas City hosts CJ Stroud and the AFC South-leading Houston Texans next Saturday.
The good news for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs is that they have a two-game lead on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills for the AFC’s top seed. Both have to win today to maintain a two-game gap with the defending champions.
Patrick Mahomes Had Inconsistent Outing vs. Browns
Mahomes certainly didn’t play his best football on Sunday prior to leaving the game with an ankle injury. He completed 50 percent of pass attempts (19 of 38) for 159 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
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Things have hardly come easy for the Chiefs this year. But once again, the offense was efficient enough while the defense did the heavy lifting in a 14-point win.
“Probably Signed ‘Patrick Mahomes’ Too”: The Entire Internet Is Roasting Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola After Video Emerges Of Him Signing Chiefs Gear At Arrowhead Stadium
Dylan Raiola signing autographs (Photo via Twitter)
Many have pointed out that Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola resembles KC Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. He does this on purpose since he is a diehard fan.
However, now he is taking things to a weird level.
Ahead of the Sunday Night Football matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, the Nebraska quarterback was seen giving out autographs to some young fans in the crowd.
The Patrick Mahomes look-a-like was also signing Chiefs gear as if he was part of the team.
From behind, Dylan Raiola certainly resembled Mahomes.
Raiola has been called a “Mahomes copycat” in the past and has even appeared to match his dress style and mannerisms. He certainly went out and got his haircut and #15 jersey number.
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Many fans took to X and voiced their displeasure at what the 19-year-old Dylan Raiola was doing inside Arrowhead Stadium.
“bro wants to be Mahomes so bad,” one fan concluded.
Another fan pointed out that Dylan Raiola was signing Chiefs gear like he was part of the team: “Why is he signing Chiefs gear? Lmao”
“He should probably be back in Lincoln practicing with the team,” another fan stated.
“Rent a Mahomes,” an X user said.
“This is really, really weird,” another guy pointed out.
One fan even created a meme: “Those poor fans thinking they are getting a Mahomes autograph.”
One fan asked: “Did he sign as Dylan or Patrick?”
“Does this guy love Patrick Mahomes or something?” a fan asked of Dylan Raiola’s love of the Chiefs QB.
Dylan Raiola Speaks Out Amid Transfer Rumors
As rumors surrounding the NCAA transfer portal swirl, Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola confirmed his status.
Posting on his Instagram story on Monday night, Raiola made it clear that he’s “all in” on the Cornhuskers.
Last year, Raiola was Nebraska’s quarterback for his entire true freshman season.
In 2024, he completed 253 of his passes for 2,595 yards, 12 touchdowns, and ten interceptions.
He led the team to a 6-6 record during the regular season.