As the Kansas City Chiefs gear up for a Week 17 outing against the Pittsburgh Steelers, one of the best Christmas presents they can get is coming out of the game healthy. That’s been anything but a guarantee all season long, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes is no different.
Look no further than Week 15, when Mahomes suffered a high-ankle sprain against the Cleveland Browns. Despite nursing an injury that’s normally multi-week in nature, the two-time NFL MVP practiced all week and played through the pain against the Houston Texans . In last Saturday’s win, Mahomes showcased plenty of grit en route to a 27-19 win.
The downside of playing, however, is more mileage being put on the body. With that in mind, how does Mahomes feel as Wednesday’s game arrives? He discussed it prior to an afternoon practice this week, setting an optimistic tone…