Patrick Mahomes practiced in full Wednesday after taking a hit to his throwing arm against the Jets, putting the Chiefs quarterback on track to start Sunday against Atlanta. An MRI showed no major elbow injury, and coach Andy Reid said Mahomes was throwing well. The knee listed on his injury report remains unexplained.

By the Numbers
  • Kansas City is 6-2; Atlanta is 3-6.
  • The Chiefs are 3-point road favorites, with a 46.5-point game total.
Yes, But

A full practice is a strong sign Mahomes will play, and there’s no reported setback. But the Chiefs have not explained the knee designation, so his status is not fully settled.

State of Play
  • Mahomes did not miss a snap after the hit and was listed as a full participant Wednesday.
  • Backup Justin Fields also practiced in full; top targets Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy did as well.
  • Offensive lineman Jaylon Moore and defensive lineman Peter Woods did not practice.
What's Next

Thursday and Friday’s injury reports—and Friday’s game designations—should clarify whether the elbow or knee affects Mahomes’ availability.

Bottom Line

Mahomes appears likely to start against the Falcons, but the knee listing is the remaining question to watch.