Overview
- An MRI confirmed Patrick Mahomes tore his left ACL during the Chiefs’ 16-13 loss to the Chargers, and the team said he is exploring surgical options.
- Sunday’s defeat officially eliminated Kansas City from playoff contention, snapping a decade of postseason appearances that included seven straight AFC title games.
- Green Bay’s Micah Parsons is believed to have suffered a torn ACL, according to multiple reports, though the Packers have not confirmed the diagnosis as coach Matt LaFleur called the situation tough.
- Rams wide receiver Davante Adams left with a hamstring injury, and coach Sean McVay said a return on Thursday “didn’t look good,” leaving his availability uncertain for the NFC West showdown in Seattle.
- Dallas fell 34-26 to Minnesota to leave the Cowboys with roughly a one percent playoff chance, as Trevon Diggs sat out despite practicing during the week amid reports of a soured relationship with the team.