The odds seem to be in Patrick Mahomes’ favor.
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, who sustained a high ankle sprain during their Dec. 15 victory over the Cleveland Browns, seems likely to return to the field for the team’s upcoming Dec. 21 game against the Houston Texans, according to head coach Andy Reid.
“He worked out this week and will most likely end up playing,” he told reporters Dec. 19. “We’ll just see how things work out today.”
Noting that the three-time Super Bowl champion is “taking it day-by-day,” Coach Reid confirmed, “He did look good out there.”
While it’s not set in stone that Patrick—who shares daughter Sterling, 3, and son Bronze, 2, with pregnant wife Brittany Mahomes—will start as QB in Saturday’s game, Coach Reid is sure of one thing: Patrick’s determination.
“I’ve been through [injuries] with him before,” he continued, “and he amazes me every time he does it. That guy is so mentally tough. It’s a mindset he has going into it. Where he was a few days ago yeah I’d probably say it was a long shot but he’s done well with it.”
But Patrick—whose team currently has the best record in the NFL this season—has also voiced the confidence he has in the Chiefs’ backup quarterback Carson Wentz, in case he needs to sit this game out.
"I'm not going to put our team in a bad position,” he said Dec. 17, per ESPN.com. “If I feel like I can play and go out there and win a football game, I'll play. And if I don't feel like that's the best-case scenario, I'll let guys like Carson play.”
The 29-year-old added, "I wouldn't say it's dire that I play.”
Whether Patrick plays against the Texans or doesn’t, there’s no doubt his wife Brittany will be there to support her quarterback, just like she was when she joined him on the field to give him a hug right after his injury.
For more on Patrick’s life with Brittany, keep reading…
Biggest Cheerleaders
Patrick Mahomes received a fist bump from his son Patrick "Bronze" as wife Brittany Mahomes and daughter Sterling Skye looked on during a Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos game in November 2024.
Wild About You
Brittany and Patrick dressed up with their kids on Halloween 2024.
Hola, Mahomes!
The family took a trip to Spain in June 2024.
Best Team Ever
Brittany shared this family pic featuring Patrick and their kids on Mother's Day 2024.
Daddy & Daughter
Patrick held daughter Sterling in this Mother's Day pic Brittany posted in 2024.
Huddle Up
Brittany snuggled with Sterling and Bronze in the family's living room in March 2024.
Bonus Points for Mum & Dad
Patrick and Brittany brought their kids Sterling and Bronze to meet Bluey at the Bluey Big Play Show in March 2024.
Sun, Sand and Family Time
Brittany shared this pic of Patrick with their kids Sterling and Bronze in March 2024.
Happy Birthday, Sterling
Sterling rang in her third birthday at a backyard party in February 2024.
Super Bowl 2024 Champ
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was joined by Brittany and their kids on the field after beating the San Francisco 49ers for the 2024 Super Bowl championship title.
Thankful
The family posed for a holiday photo during Thanksgiving 2023.
The Happiest Place on Earth
After winning the 2023 Super Bowl, Patrick took the family to Disneyland.
Heart of a Champion
Sterling, sucking on a WubbaNub baby cow pacifier, received a kiss from her parents during the 2023 Super Bowl victory party.
Winners
When Patrick earned a spot in Super Bowl 2023, his wife Brittany and daughter Sterling had a front-row seat to the celebration.
Falling in Love
Brittany—then pregnant with Bronze—and Patrick took Sterling to the pumpkin patch in October 2022.
Boo-tiful
For Halloween 2022, Patrick and Brittany's family went as "The Sun, the Moon & the beautiful Ster."
Dad's Day
"Happy Father's Day to this incredible Dada! We love you so much!" Brittany wrote on Father's Day 2022, while pregnant with the couple's second child.
Birthday Girl
Patrick shared this pic of Sterling on her first birthday.
Making a Splash
Patrick and Sterling enjoyed some father-daughter time in the pool.
Smile!
In June 2021 Patrick celebrated his first Father's Day as a dad, with Brittany sharing photos of their little girl.
Flying in Style
Patrick and baby Sterling posed for another pic on a private jet.
Taking a Trip
Wheels up for the daddy-daughter duo!
Sweet Smooches
Patrick kissed Sterling during naptime on the couch.
First Pic
On Easter 2021, Patrick and Brittany shared this family portrait as Sterling's first photo.