Andy Reid provides injury update on Patrick Mahomes, Butker and Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid provided an injury update and addressed the team’s kicking situation during his Monday Zoom press conference following the 35-12 win over the New York Jets.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes injured his elbow during the game but continued to play, while right tackle Jaylon Moore (ankle) and wide receiver Xavier Worthy (hamstring) suffered injuries that saw them leave the game.

“Patrick, he’s really day to day right now,” Reid said. “And I’ll tell you the same thing with Xavier, Jaylon, likewise – that those three guys are kind of day to day. It was more positive than negative news on Patrick. It looks like it’s just a matter of rehab there and getting rid of some of the pain. And we’ll just see where it goes from there, but he’s in good spirits today. I saw him today, so he’s in good spirits today.

“And then Xavier, with a hamstring, again, more day to day, and also with the ankle with Jaylon.”

Reid added that it’s still unclear whether Mahomes’ injury will affect his participation when the Chiefs begin practicing Wednesday ahead of their game against the Atlanta Falcons.

“Give me a few days on this,” Reid said. “Until we have to go out there and do it, and we’ll see where he’s at. He’s feeling pretty good today. We’ll see where it goes. He’s sore, but I’m glad we’re not practicing today.”

Reid said Sunday he wouldn’t make an immediate decision on Harrison Butker, whose season has been marred by inconsistency on field goal attempts from 50 yards or more.

Butker made all five extra point attempts against the Jets, but missed from 56 yards before a penalty gave him another opportunity on 51, which he also missed.

Kansas City has an option on veteran Justin Tucker on its practice squad.

“I haven’t made a decision yet,” Reid said. “I’m just sitting there. I’m going to evaluate everything and go from there. Again, I haven’t decided on reps during practice. I haven’t done any of that yet – so just go through and evaluate, and we’ll go from there.”