Patrick Mahomes suffers knee injury in Chiefs’ game against Chargers

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 15, 2025 at 08:18 AM

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers on December 15, 2025. The injury occurred late in the game as Mahomes was tackled, and an MRI confirmed the severity. Mahomes is expected to undergo surgery and will be out for the remainder of the NFL season. The loss to the Chargers eliminated the Chiefs from playoff contention. Mahomes expressed his disappointment on social media but vowed to return stronger after recovery. Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew replaced Mahomes after the injury.

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