Overview
- Chiefs announced Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL in the loss to the Chargers, ending his season as the team explores surgical options and exits the playoff race.
- Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons left Denver with a non-contact left knee injury and was ruled out; multiple outlets report the initial belief is a torn ACL, and Matt LaFleur said it "doesn't look good."
- Parsons’ diagnosis remains pending an MRI; if an ACL tear is confirmed, typical recovery spans roughly 9–12 months and could affect availability into 2026.
- Parsons, acquired in a blockbuster trade from Dallas, entered Week 15 with 12.5 sacks; Green Bay also lost WR Christian Watson to a chest injury that required hospital evaluation.
- Green Bay fell 34-26 to the Broncos to drop to 9-4-1 and second in the NFC North, raising fresh questions about seeding and postseason ceiling without key starters.